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Deri and Gafni threaten to back Knesset dissolution unless ultra-Orthodox bills advance this week
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By כיכר השבת
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 22, 2026
What happened
Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni said they would back dissolving the Knesset if two ultra-Orthodox bills are not advanced this week. After meeting Benjamin Netanyahu, they demanded immediate progress on the Torah study Basic Law and a bill halting arrests of yeshiva students.
- 01Deri and Gafni tied their support to advancing two ultra-Orthodox bills this week.
- 02They want committee meetings to move the legislation immediately.
- 03The bills concern Torah study and arrests of yeshiva students.
- 04They warned they could back Knesset dissolution next week.
- 05Netanyahu said he is committed to passing the laws quickly.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Deri and Gafni threaten to back Knesset dissolution unless ultra-Orthodox bills advance this week
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Deri and Gafni warn Netanyahu they will back dissolving the Knesset unless bills advance immediately
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Shas threatens to block all coalition legislation over draft and yeshiva laws
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Deri Says Shas Will Block Coalition Bills Until Draft-Related Laws Advance
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