Another Netanyahu ally quits governing coalition, leaving Israeli leader with minority in parliament
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government faced a setback as the Shas party left his coalition. This move leaves Netanyahu with fewer seats in the parliament, but he still has some time to stabilize his government before political activities resume after the summer.Key Facts
- The Shas party, an ultra-Orthodox political group, left Netanyahu's coalition over a disagreement about military draft exemptions.
- Netanyahu's government now has 50 seats in the 120-seat Israeli parliament.
- Shas's departure does not threaten Netanyahu's control immediately, as they might still support some government proposals.
- The resignations have a 48-hour period before they officially take effect, allowing time for negotiations.
- The issue of military draft exemptions is controversial in Israel, as most Jewish Israelis must serve, but many ultra-Orthodox men are exempt.
- Political instability occurs as Israel is in talks with Hamas for a U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza, which seems unaffected by Shas's decision.
- The United Torah Judaism party also left the government over the same military draft issue.
- Military service and exemptions have historically been a point of conflict, especially with increased demands during conflicts such as the current Gaza war.
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