New Gaza border region teachers, psychologists offered NIS 72,000 grant by Israeli government

The Israeli government is launching a significant incentive program to bolster the education sector in communities near the Gaza border. New teachers and psychologists who commit to working in the Tekuma region can receive grants of up to NIS 72,000 (approximately $19,000 USD).

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It helps build the layer of educational leadership that will accompany the children of the Gaza border area in the years to come.

This initiative, announced jointly by the Financial Ministry's Wages and Labor Agreements Department, the Education Ministry, and the Tekuma Administration, aims to attract professionals by offering financial incentives. The grant is intended to strengthen schools and build educational leadership for the children in the Gaza border area. Education Minister Yoav Kisch emphasized that while classrooms can be built quickly, building a strong educational community takes years, highlighting the importance of attracting and retaining qualified personnel.

The program seeks professionals skilled in subjects such as English, computers, physics, biology, chemistry, technology, therapeutic professions, kindergarten teaching, and educational counseling. Exceptional cases may be considered for other subjects deemed essential for the region. The highest grants will be awarded to those relocating from at least 30 kilometers away, with the amount determined by the length of their commitment.

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A new classroom can be built within months. Building an education community takes years.

Funding for the grant program totals NIS 54 million, with NIS 30 million allocated from the Tekuma Administration budget. Aviad Friedman, head of the Tekuma Administration, stated that the education system is a cornerstone of the region's rehabilitation and growth. The goal is not only to meet current needs but also to cultivate a high-quality reserve of educators who will choose to settle in the region and contribute to its future.

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The education system is one of the central components in the rehabilitation and renewed growth of the region. We are working to strengthen the human capital that leads the next generation.

Deputy Finance Ministry Wage Director Ohad Elkabetz added that the plan serves as a complementary tool to encourage educational initiatives and improve the quality of education in the Tekuma region. The program is set to run through the 2028 school years, aiming to strengthen human capital and support essential educational work in an area facing unique challenges.

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Our goal is not only to meet existing needs, but to create a high-quality reserve of educators who will choose to build their homes in the region, integrate into local communities, and lead the region’s education system in the years to come.