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Netanyahu Faces Crisis as Coalition Splits Amid Gaza Tensions

7/19/2025

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a significant challenge as two ultra-Orthodox parties exit Israel's government, undermining his authority while he seeks a ceasefire in Gaza and military objectives in Syria. Although he will lead a minority government starting next week, his administration is likely to hold steady until late October, postponing new elections for three months.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a significant challenge as two ultra-Orthodox parties exit Israel's government, undermining his authority while he seeks a ceasefire in Gaza and military objectives in Syria. Although he will lead a minority government starting next week, his administration is likely to hold steady until late October, postponing new elections for three months.