One gold, 8 silver and 2 bronze medals came home with high school students representing Israel at these international competitions.

Israeli Education Minister Rafi Peretz said the team’s accomplishments are 'a ray of light in these complex times for the whole country.'

The Israeli delegation to the 47th International Physics Olympiad for high school students in Zurich, Switzerland, which ended Sunday, won four medals—three silver and one bronze—as well as an honorable mention.