The Minister of Education Rabbi Rafi Peretz has released the following statement: "We have reached an agreement with the Ministry of Finance and the local municipal councils regarding the the operation of schools in the afternoon. This will result in a significant reopening of the economy and its gradual return to an effective routine. The move will apply to the 3-8 age range. This effort is being make to benefit parents and to create an optimal routine, all in accordance with the Ministry of Health's guidelines."