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Haredi Parties Demand Permanent Military Exemption Law Before Government Formation
Haredi parties in Israel demand a permanent military exemption law before the new government forms, threatening to leverage their support for Netanyahu’s coalition. They also seek legislative advances on kosher laws and gender segregation, while agreeing to back media and legal reforms.
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What happened
- 01Haredi parties demand a permanent military exemption law before government formation.
- 02They plan to negotiate firmly with Netanyahu if he secures 61 Knesset seats with them.
- 03Haredi factions will support splitting the government legal adviser role and weakening media laws.
- 04In exchange, they want progress on kosher certification and gender segregation laws.
- 05Opposition MK Shelly Tal Miron accuses Communications Minister Karhi of misleading Haredi parties.
- 06Tal Miron warns media law changes will increase Sabbath violations and pornographic broadcasts.
The media legislation faces criticism from opposition MKs who warn of negative social impacts.
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