Israeli ultra&Orthodox party quits Netanyahu's ruling coalition

The United Torah Judaism party has decided to quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition over its failure to secure military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews. The party's departure has weakened the prime minister's grip on power, leaving his government with the slender majority of just 61 of the 120 seats in parliament.

Jul 17, 2025 - 03:04
Israeli ultra&Orthodox party quits Netanyahu's ruling coalition
The United Torah Judaism party has decided to quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition over its failure to secure military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews. The party's departure has weakened the prime minister's grip on power, leaving his government with the slender majority of just 61 of the 120 seats in parliament.