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New haredi party launches, aiming to secure spot in Knesset ahead of elections
The new ultra-Orthodox Haredi Public Party led by the deputy mayor of Beit Shemesh, Moti Leitner, launched on Sunday with a large-scale advertising campaign in major haredi cities.
Israel's next election is a chance to end politics of division - opinion
Knesset advances Torah study bill after haredim, Netanyahu agree to strip controversial clause
Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions
Reality check: Ultra-Orthodox rabbis are leading their flock to a historic dead end - opinion
MIDDLE ISRAEL: In their wartime conduct, the ultra-orthodox rabbis show a lack of commitment and a real disconnection with reality.
Israel's post-holiday politics: Will Netanyahu take a political hit to keep coalition intact?
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: With Shas out of the government, Netanyahu faces a decision between taking a hit to maintain the coalition or preparing for the upcoming elections.
Israeli gov't no longer has mandate to avoid October 7 state probe, bereaved parents say
“A government that has lost its majority has no mandate to erase the October 7 massacre and bury the truth,” the families concluded.
Knesset election dynamics largely unchanged despite Shas, UTJ leaving gov't, N12 poll finds
Israel's Channel 12 conducted a poll on general election scenarios following the Sephardi-haredi Shas Party's Wednesday announcement that they are leaving the coalition.
Shas spiritual leaders order party members to quit government
Shas's leaders directed MKs not to topple the government, though their decision shrinks Netanyahu's coalition to 29 MKs.
As Israel grieves, Netanyahu puts coalition deals ahead of national sacrifice - editorial
The IDF does not belong to one segment of society. The physical defense of the state cannot rest on the shoulders of some while others stand apart and watch.
Netanyahu offers to fire Edelstein for haredi parties staying in coalition
Edelstein called on haredi politicians to exhibit “national responsibility” and refrain from toppling the government over their insistence to exempt at least half of eligible haredim from IDF draft.
Does UTJ’s departure mean that Israel is heading to an election? - analysis
The short answer is probably yes, but not immediately.
Edelstein to haredim: Now is not time to topple government
Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chair Yuli Edelstein called on haredi politicians to exhibit “national responsibility.”
Shas spiritual council to rule on leaving Netanyahu gov't on Wednesday
The ultra-Orthodox party's council said that Wednesday's meeting comes in the wake of "severe and unacceptable harm to the status of Torah students.”