Netanyahu Faces Backlash From Ultra-Orthodox Parties Over Torah Study Law and Coalition Threats

First reported by Maariv · 22 hours ago

What happened

Prime Minister Netanyahu faces intense criticism from ultra-Orthodox parties over his handling of the Basic Law on Torah Study, with threats to break up the right-wing bloc amid accusations of broken promises and a voter suppression campaign ahead of upcoming elections.

• 01Netanyahu's coalition seeks changes to the Torah Study law, angering ultra-Orthodox parties.
• 02Shas and United Torah Judaism accuse Netanyahu of breaking promises to their leaders.
• 03Legal advisors claim the law favors ultra-Orthodox at reservists' expense, which parties deny.
• 04Shas threatens to dismantle the right-wing bloc over government disappointments.
• 05Ultra-Orthodox parties allege a campaign to suppress their voter turnout before elections.
• 06Panel debates if threats are genuine or political pressure tactics on Netanyahu.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew7 minutes ago

Netanyahu Faces Backlash From Ultra-Orthodox Parties Over Torah Study Law and Coalition Threats

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israeli High Court to Decide Practical Impact of Torah Study Basic Law After Key Clause Removed

MaarivCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Ultra-Orthodox Parties Drop Key Clause in Basic Law on Torah Study After Netanyahu Pressure

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Haredi Parties Agree to Keep Basic Law on Torah Study Declarative After Intense Knesset Debate

SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Haredi Parties Agree to Remove Clause from Basic Law on Torah Study Following Netanyahu's Demand

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Haredim and Likud Reach Compromise on Basic Law: Torah Study Clause Removed

Channel 13Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

Haredi Parties Drop Controversial Clause from Basic Law on Torah Study

YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Coalition Chair Reaches Deal with Ultra-Orthodox Parties to Limit Basic Law on Torah Study

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Coalition Reaches Agreement with Ultra-Orthodox Parties on Basic Law for Torah Study

Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago

Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Parties Drop Controversial Clause in Basic Law on Torah Study

YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Israeli Coalition Softens Basic Law on Torah Study After Haredi Compromise

WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Haredi Parties Withdraw Opposition After Netanyahu Drops Clause in Basic Law on Torah Study

N12Center · Hebrew3 hours ago

Haredi Parties Accept Netanyahu's Compromise on Basic Law for Torah Study

MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Haredi Parties Accept Netanyahu's Compromise on Basic Law for Torah Study

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew7 hours ago

Religious Zionist Yeshiva Leaders Oppose Basic Law on Torah Study, Citing Harm to Torah Values

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew12 hours ago

Shas Threatens Netanyahu Bloc Over Torah Study Basic Law Passage

WallaCenter · Hebrew21 hours ago

Shas Warns Likud Against Breaking Coalition Agreements Over Torah Study Law

YnetCenter · Hebrew22 hours ago

Shas Threatens Netanyahu Over Torah Study Law, Jeopardizing Coalition Unity

MaarivCenter · Hebrew22 hours ago

Haredi Parties Warn Likud of Imminent Split Over Torah Study Law Amendments

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