Resignation of United Torah Judaism lawmakers leaves Netanyahu with razor thin 61-seat majority in the 120 seat Knesset.
United Torah Judaism (UTJ) has resigned from Israel’s right-wing coalition over disputes regarding mandatory military service, leaving Prime Minister Netanyahu with a precarious 61-seat majority in the Knesset. The resignations, prompted by unmet government commitments to protect yeshiva students’ status, may influence the Shas party’s future actions.
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Summary
The United Torah Judaism party has quit the Israeli government because they are unhappy about military service rules, making it harder for Prime Minister Netanyahu to keep his job.
