Netanyahu Faces Coalition Crisis as Key Ally Threatens Defection
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party is at risk as ultra-Orthodox ally United Torah Judaism (UTJ) may withhold support for his government formation. UTJ is considering not recommending any candidate to the President, which Likud views as backing an opposition "change bloc." Netanyahu's team is applying pressure, while an advisor's controversial AI image caused a stir. UTJ's support is linked to the conscription law, and Netanyahu may consider new elections.
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- Ultra-Orthodox party United Torah Judaism may refuse to support Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
- Netanyahu's Likud fears UTJ abstention will aid an opposition "change bloc" led by Gadi Eisenkot.
- Netanyahu's advisors are pressuring ultra-Orthodox community leaders for support.
- A controversial AI image posted by a Netanyahu advisor depicted Avigdor Lieberman serving ultra-Orthodox leaders.
- UTJ's support is contingent on agreements regarding the conscription law for yeshiva students.
- Netanyahu is reportedly considering calling for new elections amid coalition challenges.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party is facing a potential crisis as its ultra-Orthodox ally, United Torah Judaism (UTJ), may refuse to support his bid to form a government. UTJ is reportedly considering not recommending any candidate to the President for prime minister, a move Likud interprets as tacit support for an "alternative government" led by Gadi Eisenkot.
Behind the scenes, Netanyahu's associates are reportedly pressuring influential figures within the ultra-Orthodox community to secure their backing. A statement from Netanyahu's circle warned that UTJ abstaining from recommending Netanyahu would be seen as supporting those who oppose Torah scholars and "humiliate the ultra-Orthodox," specifically mentioning Yair Golan, Yair Lapid, and Avigdor Lieberman.
Adding to the tension, Topaz Luk, a senior advisor to Netanyahu, posted an AI-generated image on X depicting Lieberman serving drinks to ultra-Orthodox party leaders, captioned "Union of Servants." The post, apparently intended to sow discord between UTJ and the "change bloc," was later deleted by Luk, who apologized and expressed respect for the ultra-Orthodox community.
While Likud publicly downplays these efforts as standard pre-coalition formation tactics, the increased pressure suggests an awareness that UTJ's stance is crucial for the next coalition. UTJ has indicated that its support for any candidate will hinge on agreements regarding the conscription law for yeshiva students.
Amidst this political maneuvering, reports suggest Netanyahu is contemplating foregoing the formation of a new government and calling for new elections. Meanwhile, opposition parties are reportedly seeking support from Arab factions to establish an alternative coalition.
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