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Ultranational Politics, Draft Crisis and Coalition Bargains Dominate Heated Panel
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By נתנאל איזק
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 23, 2026
What happened
A Srugim panel debated ultra-Orthodox draft demands, Likud primaries, Shabbat business closures and Naftali Bennett’s politics. Speakers sharply clashed over whether the government is giving the haredim exemptions while reservists bear the burden.
- 01Ultra-Orthodox parties are pressing Netanyahu over the draft law and Torah-study legislation.
- 02One panelist said coalition deals are being made at reservists’ expense.
- 03Another argued the government has already imposed severe sanctions on haredim.
- 04The panel discussed Likud primaries, Bennett’s positioning and a court ruling on Shabbat trading.
- 05Adamoni said Netanyahu buys time, haredim buy exemption and reservists pay.
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