Schools reopen after IDF lifts restrictions imposed during war with Iran; some 300 institutions said damaged

Schools across Israel are reopening their gates for the first time since fighting broke out with Iran, after the IDF’s Home Front Command announced yesterday that it was removing all restrictions imposed on civilians throughout the conflict with Tehran.

Local authorities must also approve the decision, and schools damaged by Iranian fire, or in areas with damage from a direct impact, won’t be forced to reopen. Some municipalities have decided not to open schools today.

According to Channel 12 news, some 300 educational institutions sustained damage in ballistic missile attacks from Iran.

Additionally, the situation is complicated for children who have had to leave their homes as a result of missile damage, and may not be staying close to their schools.

Israeli schoolchildren have had their education disrupted for prolonged periods of time since 2020, the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

In addition to pandemic lockdowns, schools have been shut for rounds of fighting against terror groups in Gaza, as well as for a number of months due to the ongoing war sparked by the October 7, 2023 attacks. The education system also often shuts down due to strikes.