Netanyahu's government threatened by ultra-Orthodox military exemption ruling
Israel's Supreme Court suspends funding for ultra-Orthodox yeshivas unless students join the military, potentially fracturing Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Israel’s Supreme Court has issued an order suspending funding for ultra-Orthodox yeshivas unless their students join the military, a move that could fracture Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition. This decision stems from a ruling deeming the current exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service as discriminatory. The issue has sparked division among lawmakers, with some supporting the court’s decision due to the need for more troops amid ongoing conflicts, while others opposing it. If ultra-Orthodox members exit the coalition over this matter, it could prompt new elections.