Dr. Aliza Bloch, former mayor of Beit Shemesh, announced Saturday evening her intention to become Israel's next education minister, saying the system cannot continue with 'band-aids and improvised solutions' and requires a comprehensive overhaul to strengthen education as the foundation for security, economy, and national resilience.
Dr. Aliza Bloch, the former mayor of Beit Shemesh, declared Saturday evening that she intends to become Israel's next education minister. In a statement circulated via social media and news outlets, Bloch said the country cannot continue running its education system with 'band-aids and improvised solutions,' calling for a comprehensive reform to place education at the center of national security, economy, and resilience.
Bloch served as mayor of Beit Shemesh from 2018 to 2023, gaining recognition for her management of a diverse city. Her announcement comes as a number of political figures have staked claims on the education portfolio ahead of the next elections. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and MK Naama Lazimi (Democrats) have both recently presented education platforms or demands.
No party affiliation or coalition context was provided in Bloch's announcement, which appeared as a standalone declaration.
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