Violence in schools: Student attacks teacher and vice principal in Emek Hefer

A student attacked a teacher and a vice principal at Vitkin School in Emek Hefer after the teacher tried to separate her from another student. The teacher was beaten, scratched, and bitten. The Teachers' Union announced that classes would start at 10:00 in protest of the violence.

A serious violent incident occurred at Vitkin School in Emek Hefer, when a student attacked a teacher and a vice principal during an attempt to separate her from another student involved in a confrontation. The teacher was beaten, scratched, bitten, and dragged by her hair. The vice principal who was called to assist was also attacked. The Teachers' Union reported that this was not the first incident, and that two previous cases of physical violence by the same student had occurred. In response, the Teachers' Union announced that classes at the school would start at 10:00 in protest of the violence. Deputy Secretary-General of the Teachers' Union, Michael Pinto, said that teaching staff cannot become targets of violence and that the organization will not compromise on their safety. Chair of the Netanya and Sharon branch, Aliza Medina, condemned the attack and promised full support for the educational staff.