Netanyahu leading minority government after losing another ultra-Orthodox party

Published July 16, 2025 3:30pm ET



Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now leading a minority government after losing the support of another ultra-Orthodox faction.

Shas, a Sephardic-haredi political party, announced its decision to exit the ruling coalition on Wednesday in protest of the government’s inaction to restore exemptions from military service for ultra-Orthodox believers.

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