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Israel's government faces potential instability as Haredi parties exit the coalition over draft legislation issues, with political maneuvers ongoing ahead of the Knesset's return in October, and Netanyahu positioning himself for upcoming elections.
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.
Shas's spiritual leadership decided to quit Prime Minister Netanyahu's government but will not support no-confidence motions, following the resignation of UTJ members over failed negotiations on a bill to regulate Haredi military service, amid internal disputes and political tensions.
Ultra-Orthodox parties in Israel threaten to leave Netanyahu's government if a draft law exempting Haredi men from IDF service is not introduced soon, risking government collapse and early elections.