Betting odds on a US invasion of Iran have climbed to 30.5% on the prediction market Polymarket, though the 'No' option still leads. In a separate development, the Knesset education chair made a surprise visit to a school in East Jerusalem, where he reportedly vandalized a sign and vowed to shut the institution down. The incidents come as new laws targeting teachers and school funding are being enacted in Israel.
Polymarket odds shift
Polymarket users now see a 30.5% chance that the US will invade Iran, up from previous levels. The 'No' option remains the frontrunner, meaning the market still considers an invasion less likely than not. The shift reflects growing speculation about US-Iran tensions, though no official policy changes have been announced.
School visit sparks controversy
The Knesset education chair, whose name has not been released, visited a school in East Jerusalem without prior notice. During the visit, he reportedly vandalized a school sign and threatened to close the school. The chair's actions have drawn criticism from local educators and activists. Meanwhile, new laws targeting teachers and school funding are being enacted in Israel, which could affect the school's operations. The school's fate now hinges on the implementation of these laws.
