Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked the first day of Israel’s school year in Nof HaGalil, praising the 95% return of children to classrooms in the North and unveiling bold development plans to transform the Galilee into a thriving hub of education, infrastructure, and opportunity.
On the first day of the new school year, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Begin School in Nof HaGalil, joining first graders, teachers, and staff in what he called “sacred work” of education.
Later, at the Nof HaGalil municipality building, Netanyahu convened a meeting with northern mayors and regional leaders, alongside Acting PMO Director-General Drorit Steinmetz and Coalition Whip MK Ofir Katz. Among those present were Ronen Plot (Nof HaGalil), Avi Elkabetz (Afula), Yaki Ben Haim (Migdal HaEmek), Yossi Nava (Tiberias), Moshe Kuninsky (Karmiel), Yaakov Efrati (Nazareth), and Shlomit Shichor Reichman (Jezreel Valley).
Netanyahu highlighted the resilience of Galilee residents:
👉 “At the start of the war, there was a great exodus. Today, there is a great return. 95% of Galilee’s children are back in school, including border communities. This is a tremendous achievement, thanks to the strength of the residents and local leaders.”
Looking ahead, the Prime Minister outlined a vision for regional growth:
- Fast transportation lanes to connect the Galilee
- New housing projects and removal of bureaucratic hurdles
- Infrastructure and job opportunities for young families
“They call it ‘Tuscany,’” Netanyahu quipped, “but it’s not Tuscany. It’s the Land of the Bible, our heritage — older and richer than Tuscany. God willing, we will develop the Galilee in leaps and bounds.”
The message blended symbolism with strategy: the return of children to classrooms after war represents not only recovery but also a promise of future prosperity in one of Israel’s most historic regions.
