Ultra-Orthodox Party Withdraws from Netanyahu's Coalition, Weakening Government

Benjamin Netanyahu's government faces a setback as the ultraorthodox Shas party withdraws over the failure to pass legislation exempting religious students from military service, highlighting divisions within his coalition. Despite the departure, Shas remains in the coalition, and early elections are unlikely unless opposition parties push for them. The dispute over military exemptions for Haredi students remains a contentious issue in Israeli politics.