Netanyahu Clashes With Haredi Parties Over Military Draft Deal Amid Coalition Tensions
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud party clashed with ultra-Orthodox coalition partners over a military draft deal, with Netanyahu condemning anti-draft protests and accusing Haredi leaders of blocking legislation. The Haredi press criticized Netanyahu for aligning with left-wing forces and targeting their community, while also attacking the Religious Zionist Party. The conflict reveals deep coalition tensions amid ongoing debates over Haredi conscription.
- 01Netanyahu condemns anti-draft slogans as "terrible" and rejects Haredi draft exemptions.
- 02Government Secretary Yossi Fox blames Rabbi Dov Lando for blocking the draft law after extensive talks.
- 03Netanyahu’s advisor urges Haredi activists to stay silent ahead of elections, sparking backlash.
- 04Haredi media accuses Netanyahu of joining left-wing bloc and targeting ultra-Orthodox community.
- 05Haredi newspapers criticize Religious Zionist Party for manipulating and attacking Torah scholars.
- 06The dispute exposes growing coalition tensions over military conscription and political alliances.
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