Education Ministry says Israel short 2,800 teachers, weeks before new school year

Illustrative: A primary school in Katzrin, Golan Heights, on August 22, 2022. 
(Michael Giladi/Flash90)
Illustrative: A primary school in Katzrin, Golan Heights, on August 22, 2022. (Michael Giladi/Flash90)

The Education Ministry warns of a shortfall of 2,800 teachers and preschool instructors at schools nationwide, weeks before the new school year is due to begin.

While well short of the ministry’s target, the figure marks an increase from June, when it reported a shortage of 5,000 teachers.

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