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Ultra-Orthodox parties threaten to block communications bill until key religious legislation advances
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By ישי כהן, ישי כהן
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
Shas and Degel HaTorah said they will block the coalition’s communications bill unless key ultra-Orthodox legislation, including the Housing Bill and the Basic Law on Torah study, advances first. Agudat Yisrael also says it will vote against the bill on the merits.
- 01Shas and Degel HaTorah threatened to halt coalition legislation over unmet ultra-Orthodox demands.
- 02The main demands are the Housing Bill, the Basic Law on Torah study, and a prisoners bill.
- 03Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni both warned that the communications bill will not pass.
- 04Agudat Yisrael said it will oppose the communications bill even if other bills advance.
- 05The dispute reflects frustration with Netanyahu over stalled legislation for Torah learners.
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