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politics7 months ago•2 min saved

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.

via Financial Times|

#haredi-parties #israeli-government #military-exemption

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Israeli High Court Ruling Threatens Netanyahu's Government Over Ultra-Orthodox Military Exemption

The Israeli Supreme Court's order freezing funding for ultra-Orthodox yeshivas unless their students enlist in the military could fracture Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition, as the government has until Monday to present a new conscription plan following the ruling that the current exemption system is discriminatory. The issue has divided Netanyahu’s government, with ultra-Orthodox parties slamming the decision and centrist members backing it, while opposition leader Benny Gantz emphasized the need for soldiers during the ongoing war. If the ultra-Orthodox members leave the coalition over the issue, it could trigger a new election, and the exemption issue has sparked resentment among the broader public as the nation faces ongoing conflict.

via New York Post |

#coalition-government #israel #military-exemption

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Israeli High Court Ruling Poses Major Challenge for Netanyahu's Rule"

Israel's supreme court has ordered an end to government subsidies for ultra-Orthodox men who do not serve in the army, posing a significant challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government. The ruling follows delays by the government in presenting a proposal to enhance the military enlistment of ultra-Orthodox men, who have historically been exempt from conscription. Netanyahu, facing a split in his government over the issue, requested an extension to find a compromise, but the court did not respond. The decision could lead to deep political and social consequences, potentially forcing new elections if the ultra-Orthodox parties leave the government.

via The Guardian|

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politics2 years ago•0 min saved

Israeli Anger Grows Over Ultra-Orthodox Military Exemption

As the war in Gaza leads to more Israelis being drafted into the military, anger is growing over the exemption for the country's approximately 1.3 million ultra-Orthodox Jews, sparking bitter and divisive debate and protests in Jerusalem.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#gaza-war #israel #military-exemption