Israeli Coalition Faces Tensions Over Haredi Military Draft Exemptions

Prime Minister Netanyahu navigates political challenges as ultra-Orthodox parties push for draft exemptions amidst budget negotiations.

Dan Illouz, a Likud MK, opposes government initiatives to incentivize haredim to avoid IDF service, defying PM Netanyahu's stance.
The Israeli government is under pressure to balance budget approval with demands from ultra-Orthodox parties for military draft exemptions.
Ultra-Orthodox parties have temporarily withdrawn their threat to oppose the budget, prioritizing daycare subsidies for families over new draft laws.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich faces criticism for perceived hypocrisy in supporting draft exemptions while acknowledging IDF sacrifices.
The High Court has ruled that yeshiva students must be drafted, but legal and political maneuvers continue to maintain their exemptions.