Netanyahu Faces Political Dilemma Over Controversial Deal With Ultra-Orthodox Parties
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First reported by Walla · 10 hours ago
What happened
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s deal with ultra-Orthodox parties to grant special status to Torah scholars and extend military service faces strong opposition, forcing him to balance between secular and ultra-Orthodox voters ahead of elections. Meanwhile, political alliances in the center and right continue to shift, with Bennett and Lapid’s sudden partnership and ongoing negotiations among other parties shaping the electoral landscape.
- 01Netanyahu’s deal grants constitutional status to Torah scholars and exempts ultra-Orthodox soldiers from arrests.
- 02The legislation extends military service to 32 months, sparking backlash from soldiers and the IDF.
- 03Netanyahu risks losing secular voters or alienating ultra-Orthodox supporters before elections.
- 04Bennett and Lapid formed a sudden alliance amid false claims of Eizenkot’s involvement.
- 05Eizenkot remains cautious about joining political alliances without clear benefits.
- 06Several centrist and right-wing politicians seek new political homes amid uncertain coalition prospects.
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