God help all who are suffering so much death and misery in Gaza and the West Bank – Peter
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government suffered a serious blow when an ultra-Orthodox party announced it was bolting the coalition.
While this doesn’t immediately threaten Netanyahu’s rule, it could set in motion his government’s demise, although that could still be months away. It also could complicate efforts to halt the war in Gaza.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, surrounded by ministers from the government attends a session of the Knesset – Israel’s parliament – in Jerusalem, on Monday.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, surrounded by ministers from the government attends a session of the Knesset – Israel’s parliament – in Jerusalem, on Monday.Credit: AP
United Torah Judaism’s two factions on Tuesday, Jerusalem time, said they were leaving the government because of disagreements over a proposed law that would end broad exemptions for religious students from enlistment into the military.
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