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Israeli Lawmakers To Vote on Early Election in Blow to Netanyahu.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Altstein, Galit 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the potential for early elections in Israel as the center- and left-wing opposition submits a bill to dissolve parliament, gaining support from two ultra-Orthodox parties in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. The ultra-Orthodox parties, United Torah Judaism and Shas, oppose the government's plan to draft their members into military service, a contentious issue amid the ongoing war in Gaza. The legislative process for the bill could take weeks to months, and if it fails any of the four required votes, it cannot be resubmitted for six months. The article highlights the complexities of military conscription for the ultra-Orthodox community, which comprises 1.4 million of Israel's 10 million population, and the shifting political landscape following recent conflicts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185864569
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