This comes after thousands of civilians, including 14,600 children, were evacuated from the area due to fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah group.

The education of these children is now a contentious issue within the Israeli cabinet, with some officials advocating for the construction of new schools outside of rocket range.

The Israeli government is spending $38 million on building these new schools, which can be repurposed if they are not needed for the children.

A school official in Israel expressed hope that an investment would not be used for schools on the border due to the ongoing conflict and the challenges faced by students from the north.

Preparing these schools for the new academic year would take a month at the earliest, and if a solution isn't found by August 1, resources will be shifted elsewhere.

Many students from the north are struggling with their education due to the cramped accommodations provided by the state and the high-stress environment.

The high-school drop-out rate for these students can reach 5%, which is double the national average.

Some parents are considering permanent resettlement, leading to concerns about the future of Kiryat Shmona, a border city where one school has already relocated to temporary quarters outside Tel Aviv.

A Israeli official named Zafrani expressed concern over the ongoing conflict in the north of Israel, which has forced citizens to evacuate their homes.

He told Reuters that while they understand the need for military action, they have reached their limit and desire to return home with a long-term solution for safety.

In Gaza, the education system has been severely impacted by Israel's eight-month campaign against Hamas.

Meanwhile, the exchanges of fire between Israel and militants in the north have so far been contained, avoiding an all-out war with Lebanon like the one in 2006.

There is ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon, with casualties on both sides.

Approximately 90,000 Lebanese civilians, including 30,000 children, have been evacuated and are now in schools, according to UN data.

Israel has threatened to invade Lebanon but is also open to a truce mediated by the US or France.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has refused to reveal details of their plans, criticizing his political rival, Benny Gantz, for lacking strategy.

Both leaders visited the border area on May 23.

Israel's Defense Minister Benny Gantz urged the government to prepare for the safe return of residents in the north of the country to their homes by September 1, as tensions with Hezbollah and Palestinian militants in Gaza continue.

Hezbollah has vowed to keep shelling Israel as long as its conflict with Hamas persists, and some Israeli officials worry that a ceasefire in Gaza could embolden Hamas to launch attacks again, potentially leading to a larger conflict with Hezbollah.

Israeli education officials are also preparing for a possible full-scale war with Hezbollah, which could put all of Israel under threat from the group's rockets.

US President Joe Biden has attempted to promote a truce in Gaza to bring quiet to the region and potentially ease tensions with Hezbollah, but some Israeli officials are wary of being caught in a difficult position if Hamas attacks resume.

Israel's deputy health minister, Kisch, anticipates the closure of most schools during the ongoing conflict due to civilians seeking shelter.

He suggests homeschooling as an alternative if the conflict lasts long.

Kisch, who oversaw COVID lockdowns and remote learning, hopes for a swift resolution to the threat through an effective military response.