Netanyahu's Coalition Faces Major Setbacks as Haredi Parties Exit
TL;DR
Amidst internal coalition tensions and protests over a controversial military draft law favoring ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces pressure to replace MK Yuli Edelstein as chair of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Security Committee, while ultra-Orthodox parties threaten to escalate protests and challenge enforcement efforts, contributing to government instability and potential early elections.
- Edelstein's post at risk as Netanyahu pushes controversial Haredi draft bill through Knesset Ynetnews
- Israeli ultra-Orthodox party quits Netanyahu government over conscription Al Jazeera
- Another key ally quits Netanyahu’s governing coalition in a major blow to Israel’s leader AP News
- After quitting government, Haredim launch scathing attacks on PM, national religious MKs The Times of Israel
- News Wrap: 2nd party exits Netanyahu’s parliament coalition, leaving him with a minority PBS
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