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Coalition Crisis: Degel HaTorah Exits, Netanyahu's Majority at Risk

7/15/2025

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Degel HaTorah has pulled out of Israel's governing coalition, citing the government's failure to propose a draft exemption law for Haredi men. Shas is poised to follow, escalating the crisis that jeopardizes Prime Minister Netanyahu's majority. This turmoil could trigger a government collapse and pave the way for early elections.

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Degel HaTorah has pulled out of Israel's governing coalition, citing the government's failure to propose a draft exemption law for Haredi men. Shas is poised to follow, escalating the crisis that jeopardizes Prime Minister Netanyahu's majority. This turmoil could trigger a government collapse and pave the way for early elections.