Netanyahu's ultra-Orthodox alliance shows signs of fracture before crucial election
Netanyahu's ultra-Orthodox alliance shows signs of fracture before crucial election For nearly three decades, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has relied on ultra-Orthodox parties as one of the pillars of his political survival. But as Netanyahu gears up to one of his toughest elections in years, his governing alliance is facing unprecedented strain over the long-running dispute about…
Netanyahu's ultra-Orthodox alliance is showing signs of strain ahead of a critical election, as the longstanding issue of military conscription for Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men continues to create divisions within the governing coalition. For three decades, Benjamin Netanyahu has depended on ultra-Orthodox parties, United Torah Judaism (UTJ) and Shas, to maintain his political stability.
However, these parties are facing growing discontent among their constituents regarding their treatment in the draft process. Pnina Pfeuffer, director general of the Ultra-Orthodox Public Organisation, noted the disappointment and anger brewing within the ultra-Orthodox community, suggesting that the situation is so dire that joining forces with opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot is no longer "far-fetched".
The political future of these parties remains uncertain, potentially altering the dynamics of Israel's upcoming election.
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