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Netanyahu Weighs Early Knesset Dissolution Against Concessions to Ultra-Orthodox Parties
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By אמיר אטינגר
First reported by Mako · Jun 22, 2026
What happened
Netanyahu has called coalition leaders to decide whether to dissolve the Knesset early or strike a deal on Haredi-backed bills. The main disputes involve draft exemptions, housing subsidies, a Basic Law on Torah study, and a bill to split the attorney general's role.
- 01Netanyahu is weighing early Knesset dissolution against concessions to ultra-Orthodox parties.
- 02Polls reportedly show religion-and-state elections would hurt Likud and Religious Zionism voters.
- 03The Haredim are demanding subsidy and other bills after failing on draft-exemption legislation.
- 04October 20 is the leading proposed election date if the Knesset is dissolved.
- 05Election officials said no Haredi draft evaders will be arrested on election day.
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