Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Coalition and Military Service Exemptions

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition faced a serious challenge, but a bill to dissolve parliament and call for early elections failed, giving them more time. The issue centered around exemptions to military service for the ultra-Orthodox community. Netanyahu accused Israeli police of trying to 'topple' his government. The debate has intensified due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

Key Points

  • Bill to dissolve parliament and call for early elections failed
  • Ultra-Orthodox lawmakers threatened to dissolve the government over military service exemptions
  • Debate over religious exemptions to military service has been ongoing in Israel

Pros

  • The bill's failure gives Netanyahu and his coalition more time in power.

Cons

  • The issue of military service exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox community has led to political tensions and debates.