Amidst a brewing coalition crisis, Haredi parties are increasing threats to leave the government if Prime Minister Netanyahu fails to pass a law exempting ultra-Orthodox individuals from the military draft. Yair Lapid is calling on the PM to condemn any calls for refusal to serve in the IDF.
In response to this tension, top rabbis are instructing yeshiva students to ignore any call-ups from the Israeli Defense Forces. This directive further highlights the growing divide between the Haredi community and the Israeli government.
This latest development adds complexity to an already fragile political landscape in Israel. Will Netanyahu be able to secure the support needed to pass the draft exemption law, or will the Haredi parties make good on their threats to leave the government? The future of Israeli politics hangs in the balance.