The Education Ministry announced, Sunday evening, that public schools will run on a normal schedule, Monday, except for the zone extending 40 kilometers/25 miles beyond Gaza. The ministry is in constant contact with the Homefront Command and is coordinating its activities according to the command's instructions.

The ministry also announced, Sunday, that in light of the security situation, it is starting a psychological counseling telephone line for students which will open between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The number is (02) 560 3147. Additional information is available at the ministry's Website: www.education.gov.il