Israeli media report that millions of shekels earmarked for education in Jerusalem have disappeared, potentially forcing thousands of students in the city into the Palestinian education system.
The report, published by Israel Hayom, indicates that the missing funds were allocated to support education for students in Jerusalem, specifically those in neighborhoods where the Palestinian Authority has traditionally operated schools. The disappearance of the money — an amount described as 'millions of shekels' — is said to jeopardize the ability of these students to continue in Israeli-run educational frameworks, possibly forcing them to enroll in Palestinian institutions instead. The development raises concerns about governance, budget oversight, and the long-term implications for Israeli sovereignty over the city's education system. As The Zioneer has previously reported, the status of education in Jerusalem is a recurring point of political friction between Israeli authorities, the Palestinian Authority, and local communities. No official confirmation from the Israeli Ministry of Education or the Jerusalem Municipality had been issued as of the time of this report.
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