Educators stunned: Education Ministry director general doesn't know the hostages returned?

School principals and teachers were shocked to discover that the Education Ministry's director general's circular for the national memorial day for the October 7 massacre included references wishing for the return of the hostages, even though all of them have returned to Israel. The Education Ministry did not deny this and said the circular was updated and published.

A serious negligence at the Education Ministry: School principals and teachers were shocked to discover that the Education Ministry director general's circular regarding the national memorial day events for the October 7 massacre included references expressing hope for the return of the hostages, and an implication that the hostages had not yet returned - even though they are all already in Israel. An inquiry revealed that ministry officials distributed the circular, which was written before all the hostages returned, without updating it. A school principal harshly criticized the embarrassing incident, saying it reflects negligence indicating a lack of attention and disregard, especially in a circular dealing with one of the most traumatic events the country has experienced. The Education Ministry responded that the circular was updated and published, and that final updates to materials to be provided to education staff are being completed.