The Israeli ultra-Orthodox party Shas has announced it will support the dissolution of the Knesset in the upcoming vote due to the failure to exempt ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service. Shas expressed disappointment that Prime Minister Netanyahu did not address the issue earlier. The government is in crisis as ultra-Orthodox parties threaten to leave the coalition if the exemption law is not passed. The leader of the National Unity party, Benny Gantz, ordered the withdrawal of all bills except the exemption law, while the opposition is attempting to overload the agenda to avoid the dissolution vote.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the political crisis caused by the ultra-Orthodox parties’ demands and the implications for Israeli democracy and equality, highlighting the tension between religious exemptions and civic duties.
Center: Centrist sources report the facts of the political stalemate, focusing on the negotiations between the government and ultra-Orthodox parties, the potential dissolution of the Knesset, and the impact on governance stability.
Right: Right-leaning media often stress the ultra-Orthodox parties’ responsibility for the government crisis, criticizing their refusal to serve in the military and framing the issue as a challenge to national security and unity.
