Haredi parties deny a deal with Netanyahu, but imply support if bills advance

Shas and United Torah Judaism sought to stress that there is “no deal” with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but their statement effectively acknowledged that an arrangement exists. The article says this was first reported by ynet.

In their wording, the parties said, “As we see these bills being advanced in practice, we will be able to return to voting for coalition legislation, in accordance with the instruction of the leading rabbis.”

That formulation makes their support conditional. In practice, they indicated that if the legislation they requested moves forward, they will continue backing coalition bills in the Knesset. The statement was presented as a denial of any deal, while simultaneously confirming a quid pro quo tied to the progress of the laws.