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Netanyahu Pushes Ultra-Orthodox Deal Amid Protests and Judicial Overhaul
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By דפנה ליאל, יאיר שרקי, דפנה ליאל, יאיר שרקי
First reported by Channel 13 · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
Netanyahu is advancing a deal with ultra-Orthodox parties while the coalition promotes bills on Torah study, kosher certification and draft evaders. At the same time, the government is pushing judicial overhaul legislation, as Haredi protests continue separately, led mainly by fringe factions.
- 01Coalition advances Haredi-friendly bills as part of a Netanyahu deal with ultra-Orthodox leaders.
- 02The Torah study law aims to block High Court intervention in draft issues.
- 03A new kosher law would restore Rabbinate control and end market competition.
- 04Knesset also debates splitting and weakening the attorney general’s role.
- 05Protests are led mainly by the Jerusalem Faction and Agudat Yisrael, not the main Haredi ציבור.
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OrganizationsKnesset, Likud, Shas, Degel HaTorah, Agudat Yisrael, Jerusalem Faction, Chief Rabbinate of Israel, High Court of Justice
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