Chairman of the University Heads Committee Reveals Clashes with Kisch: "He Wanted Political Appointments in the Council for Higher Education"

Ben-Gurion University President and Chairman of the University Heads Committee, Prof. Daniel Haimovich, reveals in a farewell interview the clashes with Education Minister Yoav Kisch. Haimovich claims that Kisch sought political appointments in the Council for Higher Education, and that tens of millions of shekels promised to student reservists have not yet arrived. Kisch responded: "He should account for his failures instead of attacking."

Ben-Gurion University President and Chairman of the University Heads Committee, Prof. Daniel Haimovich, reveals in a farewell interview the clashes with Education Minister Yoav Kisch. Haimovich recounts that in the first phone call Kisch initiated with him, about two weeks after the October 7 massacre, the minister did not inquire about the university's situation but instead attacked him for signing a letter opposing the minister's decision. Haimovich claims that Kisch sought political appointments in the Council for Higher Education, and that tens of millions of shekels promised to student reservists have not yet arrived. He warns of a brain drain phenomenon and cautions against elements in the government seeking to limit academic freedom. Kisch responded: "He should account for his failures instead of attacking."

Chairman of the University Heads Committee Reveals Clashes with Kisch: "He Wanted Political Appointments in the Council for Higher Education"