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Netanyahu's coalition is rattled as ultra-Orthodox party announces exit over military draft law
An Israeli ultra-Orthodox party that has been a key governing partner of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said early Tuesday it was leaving the coalition government, threatening to destabilize the Israeli leader’s rule at a pivotal time in the war in Gaza.
Netanyahu’s government on edge as ultra-Orthodox party quits coalition over military draft law
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition faces significant instability after a key ultra-Orthodox party announced its withdrawal early on Tuesday. The move directly threatens to undermine the Israeli leader's authority at a critical juncture in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Israeli ultra-Orthodox party leaves government over conscription Bill
JERUSALEM: One of Israel's ultra-Orthodox parties, United Torah Judaism (UTJ), said it was quitting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition due to a long-running dispute over failure to draft a Bill to exempt yeshiva students from military service.
Explainer-Netanyahu in Tight Spot After Party Quits Israeli Coalition
However, UTJ's withdrawal from the coalition will only go into effect 48 hours after submission of its ministers' resignation letters, which gives the prime minister some time to
Netanyahu’s Coalition Shrinks After Ultra-Orthodox Party Quits
An Israeli ultra-Orthodox party said it’s walking out of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, threatening to leave the government with a razor-thin majority in parliament.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s government teeters as ultra-Orthodox party quits coalition
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has been plunged into crisis after a Jewish ultra-Orthodox political party quit the ruling coalition in protest against a controversial effort to conscript religious seminary students into the military.
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.View on euronews
Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Party Quits Netanyahu's Government. Whats At Stake
One of Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties has quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition in a long-running dispute over a new military conscription bill. This move leaves Netanyahu's nationalist-religious government extremely vulnerable.
Ultra-Orthodox Party Quits Israeli Coalition Over Draft Law Dispute
Israel’s coalition government was rocked Monday night when the ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism (UTJ) party announced its resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus
US Senate panel approves over $600m aid for Ukraine in defence Bill
The draft of the Bill will make its way through the legislative process in the coming months. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Senate panel approves $500 million aid for Ukraine in defence bill: Here’s what we know so far
Since returning to office in January, Trump has called on NATO allies to increase their own defence spending. He has also ...
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US Senate panel approves NDAA to bolster Taiwan security
The draft National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the fiscal year 2026, which was passed by the US Senate Committee on Armed Services on Wednesday, addresses various global security challenges ...
House panel wants anti-drone systems at US defense facilities
The draft defense authorization bill would require counter-drone defenses at military-related facilities inside the United States.
After high school years shaped by war, Israeli teens face military draft
Many say they are determined to fight and less optimistic about peace. Discussion about the war’s toll in Gaza, they say, is rare in high schools.
CNMI and Guam decry rushed military proposal, demand more time for public input
CNMI and Guam groups are calling for a 45-day extension to the public feedback period on a US military proposal for joint ...