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Gallant Resigns, Clears Path for Controversial Draft Law

1/3/2025

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Yoav Gallant, the former defense minister, has stepped down from the Knesset, paving the way for legislation that exempts ultra-Orthodox individuals from IDF service. By resigning, Gallant seeks to safeguard his political future while enabling the coalition to push forward with the controversial draft law, solidifying their majority amid growing tensions.

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Yoav Gallant, the former defense minister, has stepped down from the Knesset, paving the way for legislation that exempts ultra-Orthodox individuals from IDF service. By resigning, Gallant seeks to safeguard his political future while enabling the coalition to push forward with the controversial draft law, solidifying their majority amid growing tensions.