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Netanyahu Shifts to Criticize Ultra-Orthodox Parties to Repair Electoral Damage

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First reported by Kan News · Jul 20, 2026

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Prime Minister Netanyahu has shifted from supporting ultra-Orthodox parties to criticizing them following electoral damage from recent legislation. He condemned anti-draft rhetoric and signaled a tougher stance ahead of elections, aiming to differentiate himself from these parties while planning to renew alliances post-election.

01Netanyahu reverses course, criticizing ultra-Orthodox parties after electoral harm from recent laws.
02He condemned Rabbi Dov Lando's remarks against religious Zionist soldiers and anti-draft slogans.
03Netanyahu aims to distance himself from ultra-Orthodox parties before elections, planning to reconcile afterward.
04Government Secretary Yossi Fox blamed Rabbi Lando for blocking draft law progress.
05Netanyahu previously softened draft legislation and dismissed Yuli Edelstein to accommodate ultra-Orthodox demands.
06Despite finalizing a political deal with ultra-Orthodox parties, Netanyahu avoided voting to maintain distance.

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