Netanyahu's coalition under pressure as ultra-Orthodox party announces exit The departure of United Torah Judaism leaves Netanyahu with a razor thin majority in a government coalition dominated by two far-right parties. Euronews · Jul 15, 2025
Israeli ultra-Orthodox party quits Netanyahu government over conscription Resignation of United Torah Judaism lawmakers leaves Netanyahu with razor-thin 61-seat majority in the 120 seat Knesset. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2025
Netanyahu’s government on edge as ultra-Orthodox party quits coalition over military draft law United Torah Judaism's departure has a window of 48 hours before becoming official The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025
Israeli Supreme Court Orders Funding Cut For Defiant Religious Schools Israeli Supreme Court ruling on funding for religious schools over military service evasion stirs controversy and sparks debate on Ultra-Orthodox conscription. Top News · Mar 28, 2024
Israeli Ministers, Officials Cancel Participation in Memorial Day Several ministers and members of Israel's parliament have cancelled their participation in Memorial Day ceremonies, a day of remembrance for fallen Israeli soldiers, due to protests from some bereaved families. Housing and Construction Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf and Deputy Culture and Sports Minister Yaakov Tessler, from the ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2023
Religious dissent in Israel at Ben-Gvir's Al Aqsa compound visit Leading ultra-Orthodox Jewish figures supporting Israel's coalition government on Wednesday criticised a visit by a far-right minister to a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem, adding internal religious dissent to a cascade of foreign censure. Reuters · Jan 4, 2023
Who are the ministers leading Israel’s new far-right government? Top ministers in Israel’s new right-wing, religiously conservative cabinet headed by Netanyahu include illegal settlers. Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2022
Israel’s Netanyahu Needs One More Party for Coalition, May Seek More Time Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu was still one partner short of a coalition to secure a parliamentary majority on Wednesday after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party signed up, with the deadline for forming a government looming. The deal with United Torah Judaism (UTJ), announced late on Tuesday, promised Netanyahu control of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 7, 2022
New Israeli Poll Brings Back Hope to Netanyahu A new poll, published on Friday, has shown that Israel’s opposition led by Benjamin Netanyahu is close to getting the majority of seats while the government would probably lose eight seats (13 percent) of its power. Lawmaker David Bitan spoke with Radio 103FM Friday, following the release of the poll… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 28, 2022