Stormont Education Minister Paul Givan has defended his department's social media post about his recent school visit in Israel, insisting it was a 'strictly non-political' message and required less than one hour of administrative time. The visit, which was part of a fact-finding trip with other Northern Ireland politicians at the invitation of the Israeli government, has sparked protests, an online petition, and calls for his resignation. Critics, including rival politicians and the Northern Ireland Teachers' Council, argue that publicising the visit was divisive and inappropriate given the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Givan maintains that the visit was relevant to his ministerial role and that departmental resources were used only to share educational insights, not political messages. A no-confidence motion against Givan is set to be debated in the Assembly, with several parties backing the move and questioning his judgment and use of departmental resources.