MK Sharren Haskel Resigns from Government Over Controversial Haredi Draft Law

Deputy Foreign Minister and Knesset member Sharren Haskel from the New Hope party announced her resignation from the government shortly after the Knesset approved the law freezing the detention of yeshiva students. The legislation passed in its second and third readings amid sharp disputes within the coalition. Haskel, who opposed the law, decided to leave the government in protest against the controversial bill.

The coalition quickly responded to her resignation. Boaz Bismuth, chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, criticized Haskel's move, sarcastically stating that he had seen more convincing performances from other Knesset members during a year of committee discussions. He implied that her resignation was more theatrical than substantive.

The law's approval sparked significant tension within the coalition, as several coalition members opposed it. Haskel's departure highlights the internal divisions caused by the legislation concerning the exemption of yeshiva students from arrest. The political fallout from this law is expected to continue affecting coalition dynamics.