Ultra-Orthodox conscription dispute pushes Israeli government to brink
Israel's ruling coalition is facing a crisis as ultra-Orthodox parties withdraw their support over conscription issues. This has led to a call for early elections, with a vote expected in the Knesset next week. If passed, a general election could occur within 90 days, potentially reshaping the political landscape in Israel.
- ▪The ultra-Orthodox parties have made exemption from military service a key political issue.
- ▪Prime Minister Netanyahu's government has been under pressure since July 2025 due to the withdrawal of support from ultra-Orthodox parties.
- ▪Polls indicate that a significant majority of Israelis support conscripting ultra-Orthodox men or imposing sanctions on those who refuse to serve.
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News|PoliticsUltra-Orthodox conscription dispute pushes Israeli government to brinkIsrael’s ultra-Orthodox parties withdrawing support from the coalition has triggered calls for an early voteListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoIsraeli security forces secure the area during a protest by Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men against pressure to conscript them [Ammar Awad/Reuters]By Simon Speakman CordallPublished On 16 May 202616 May 2026Israel’s ruling coalition has submitted a call for an early election following continued fractures from government allies over the issue of ultra-Orthodox conscription.If the vote passes in the Knesset next week, as expected, then a general election will be held…
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