As opposition parties prepare to push a critical motion on Wednesday to dissolve the Knesset, tensions rise for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. This potential dissolution would mark a significant threat against Netanyahu's right-wing administration, fueled by internal strife over military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox men.
While immediate government collapse seems unlikely, the move poses a serious risk to Netanyahu’s political standing and could usher in early elections. With a coalition commanding a slim majority of 68 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, the defection of partners such as United Torah Judaism and Shas may shift the balance, aligning them with opposition forces.
The urgency of this situation has escalated since the recent Hamas-led military engagement, pushing the controversial military exemption policy into the spotlight. Opposition leaders aim to exploit this fracture to challenge Netanyahu, who has presided over the most religiously conservative government in Israel's history since its formation in late 2022.
If the motion passes on Wednesday, it would set off a multi-step parliamentary review process that could further strain Netanyahu's governance. Political analysts warn that approval for dissolution may provoke a shift towards "election mode," indicating a significant leadership challenge for Netanyahu amid growing public discontent. As political uncertainty looms, all eyes are on whether the embattled prime minister can navigate this escalating crisis.
While immediate government collapse seems unlikely, the move poses a serious risk to Netanyahu’s political standing and could usher in early elections. With a coalition commanding a slim majority of 68 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, the defection of partners such as United Torah Judaism and Shas may shift the balance, aligning them with opposition forces.
The urgency of this situation has escalated since the recent Hamas-led military engagement, pushing the controversial military exemption policy into the spotlight. Opposition leaders aim to exploit this fracture to challenge Netanyahu, who has presided over the most religiously conservative government in Israel's history since its formation in late 2022.
If the motion passes on Wednesday, it would set off a multi-step parliamentary review process that could further strain Netanyahu's governance. Political analysts warn that approval for dissolution may provoke a shift towards "election mode," indicating a significant leadership challenge for Netanyahu amid growing public discontent. As political uncertainty looms, all eyes are on whether the embattled prime minister can navigate this escalating crisis.
