Netanyahu Faces Coalition Turmoil Over Hostage Deal and 'Rabbis Law'

Lapid offers support if Ben-Gvir and Smotrich exit; Shas withdraws backing over religious appointments bill

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir's demand for a war cabinet position leads to coalition crisis.
Shas party's bill on municipal religious appointments stalls due to lack of majority support.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid pledges a 'safety net' for Netanyahu to secure a hostage deal with Hamas.
Finance Minister Smotrich opposes any ceasefire, insisting on total victory over Hamas.
Netanyahu's coalition stability is threatened by internal disputes and external pressures.