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The ultra-Orthodox Shas party announced its resignation from the Israeli government, weakening Prime Minister Netanyahu's majority, demanding legal protection for military exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox community and efforts to bring home hostages from Gaza.
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.
The Ultra-Orthodox Shas party is leaving Israel's government in protest over the failure to secure exemptions from military service for religious students, reducing Prime Minister Netanyahu's majority and adding to political tensions amid ongoing Gaza conflict. Despite quitting the cabinet, Shas remains in the parliamentary coalition, while another ultra-Orthodox party, UTJ, has already resigned over the same issue, highlighting a deepening divide over conscription laws.
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.