Israeli High Court Ruling Threatens Netanyahu's Power Amid Haredim Exemption Controversy
TL;DR
Israel's Supreme Court ordered the suspension of state subsidies for ultra-Orthodox Jews studying in yeshivas instead of doing military service, imperiling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. The decision has deep ramifications for society and Netanyahu's government, as ultra-Orthodox leaders see it as a betrayal of promises from Netanyahu. The issue of military conscription for the ultra-Orthodox has become increasingly contentious, with the court ruling exacerbating tensions within the coalition and potentially leading to early elections.
Topics:worldpolitics#benjamin-netanyahu#coalition-crisis#israel#military-conscription#politics#ultra-orthodox
- Israel High Court ruling on Haredim exemption could endanger Netanyahu rule The Washington Post
- Israeli court halts subsidies for ultra-Orthodox who don't serve in army NBC News
- In ‘historic’ step, High Court orders halt to yeshiva funds for students eligible for draft The Times of Israel
- Israeli Supreme Court orders government to stop funding religious schools that defy enlistment, in blow to Netanyahu CNN
- After tumbling in polls, Netanyahu clings to power and aims to improve political standing during war The Associated Press
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