Schools in Kiryat Shmona, Israel have reopened after being evacuated for 16 months due to war with Hezbollah. Many residents and public workers criticized the Education Minister for rushing the return, claiming it was disorganized. The mayor of Kiryat Shmona chose not to accompany the minister, leading to an outburst and arrest. The system is not fully ready to support students and their parents, with informal education systems and municipal services not yet functioning properly. Despite the challenges, half of the city's students have returned to study.