Netanyahu’s Deal With Ultra-Orthodox Parties Advances Amid Protests
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By דפנה ליאל, יאיר שרקי, דפנה ליאל, יאיר שרקי
First reported by Ynet · Jun 23, 2026
What happened
Netanyahu’s coalition is advancing a package of bills for ultra-Orthodox parties, including a Torah study law and a new kashrut law, while also pushing judicial overhaul legislation. At the same time, protests by the Jerusalem Faction and Agudat Yisrael continue, though the mainstream ultra-Orthodox public is largely staying out of the streets.
- 01Coalition advances Haredi-friendly bills as part of a Netanyahu deal.
- 02Torah study and kashrut laws are slated for debate next week.
- 03Netanyahu is also pushing to split the attorney general’s powers.
- 04Ultra-Orthodox protests are led by fringe factions, not the dealmakers.
- 05Agudat Yisrael protests, while Degel HaTorah remains restrained.
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