US EditionMandatory Military Service for Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Tests Netanyahu's Rule
- On June 12, 2025, a proposal supported by opposition parties to disband the Knesset was narrowly defeated by Israeli legislators amid ongoing tensions related to ultra-Orthodox military service.
- The vote followed mounting tensions as ultra-Orthodox coalition members threatened to support the bill due to government failure to pass a draft law.
- Negotiations continued over a draft law imposing sanctions for draft evasion, including restricting drivers' licenses and subsidies, with ultra-Orthodox parties accepting some enforcement measures.
- About 25% daycare subsidy is available immediately, rising to full subsidy after full enlistment compliance, while significant gaps remain regarding sanction timing and enforcement.
- The unresolved conscription dispute risks government collapse and could trigger early elections despite the ongoing war pressuring Israel's military and political stability.
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Netanyahu Needs the Large Numbers of Ultra-Orthodox Men for the War in Gaza but Cannot Have It Without Losing Power
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a critical dilemma that exposes deep tensions within Israeli society and politics. His government depends heavily on the ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) parties to maintain a fragile coalition, yet the ongoing war in Gaza demands more soldiers—especially from the fast-growing ultra-Orthodox community, which traditionally avoids military service. The ultra-Orthodox make up about […]
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der Standard DEIn the shadow of the escalating tensions in the Middle East, Netanyahu's coalition continues to crisis because of the debate on conscription for Orthodox
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Noticias ao Minuto61 of the 120 Members voted against and 53 voted in favour of the project presented by all parties to the opposition.
Israel's parliament, the Knesset, rejected a bill to dissolve itself on Thursday night, the Knesset said in a statement. The vote, which could have been a first step towards an early election,...
The Israeli parliament rejected Thursday morning (local time), by a narrow majority, a bill submitted by the opposition to dissolve the legislature, which would have led to early elections to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.They voted against text 61 of the 120 Knesset deputies, and 53 did so in favour, in a preliminary reading.The opposition presented the bill when the majority appeared to be dissuaded about the controver…
The Israeli Parliament rejected on Thursday 12 June in the morning of a short majority a bill introduced by the opposition aimed at its dissolution, which...
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