Dr. Aliza Bloch, who served as Beit Shemesh mayor from 2018 to 2024, announced Sunday morning she is reentering politics on the national stage, saying she is 'holding talks with parties.'
Dr. Aliza Bloch, a prominent educator and former mayor of Beit Shemesh (2018–2024), announced Sunday that she is returning to political life at the national level. In a statement, Bloch said she is 'holding talks with parties' as she seeks to reenter politics after her term ended two years ago. The announcement comes after she declared her candidacy for education minister in late June — a bid she framed as necessary to end the education system's reliance on 'band-aids and improvised solutions,' as The Zioneer reported. Bloch, who holds a PhD in education, has positioned education reform as her flagship issue. Whether she ultimately joins an existing party or forms a new political vehicle remains unclear at this stage.
3 developments
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- DevelopingAliza Bloch resigns from Israel Space Agency presidency, hinting at political return
- DevelopingGantz expands coalition talks, reaches out to Beit Shemesh mayor and reservist groups
- StrongBennett slams education minister as 'terrible,' unveils detailed school reform plan
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