1 year ago
Netanyahu's Government Faces Collapse as Coalition Partners Threaten to Exit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is facing a crisis.
Two religious parties are threatening to leave because of a disagreement over military service exemptions.
Their departure could weaken Netanyahu's government.
The parties might be using this threat to get their way.
Meanwhile, the opposition wants new elections.
Two ultra-Orthodox parties are threatening to leave Netanyahu's coalition.
The parties object to a potential end to the exemption from military conscription for ultra-Orthodox Israelis.
Leaving the coalition would reduce Netanyahu's parliamentary majority.
The parties may be using their threat to gain leverage.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid called for new elections due in late 2026.
- Who
- Benjamin Netanyahu, ultra-Orthodox parties (UTJ and Shas), Yair Lapid.
- What
- Netanyahu's government is on the brink of collapse due to potential withdrawal of ultra-orthodox parties.
- Where
- Israel.
- When
- Recent times, with resignations and threats of leaving the coalition.
- Why
- Disagreement over military conscription exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Israelis.
Ultra-Orthodox Parties
Israeli Government
Military Service
Ultra-Orthodox Parties
Continue exemptions from military service for religious students.
Israeli Government
The Supreme Court mandated an end to exemption.
Key facts
- Parties Threatening to Leave
- United Torah Judaism (UTJ) and Shas
- Main Issue
- Exemption from military conscription
- Knesset Seats
- Netanyahu's coalition: 50, Total: 120
- Next Elections
- Late 2026 (scheduled)
- Knesset Recess
- July 27 - October 2024
