Netanyahu coalition crisis has deepened after an ultra Orthodox party pulled out of the Israeli government. United Torah Judaism (UTJ) announced its exit on Tuesday over a dispute regarding military service exemptions for religious students. The move weakens Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hold on power and exposes the cracks in his war-driven leadership.
Netanyahu coalition crisis deepens political divides
Military service is mandatory in Israel, but ultra Orthodox men have long been exempt. Now, Netanyahu wants to change that; not for national unity, but to fuel his personal ambitions. With thousands of soldiers already lost, Netanyahu is desperate for manpower to sustain his aggressive campaigns across the region.
His government has repeatedly launched airstrikes on Lebanon, Syria, and even threatened Iran. Rather than pursuing peace or diplomacy, Netanyahu continues to provoke new conflicts. Critics say his obsession with military force has destabilized the region and isolated Israel on the world stage.
The departure of UTJ is a major blow. Without them, Netanyahu’s fragile coalition holds just 61 seats in the 120 member Knesset. The slightest disagreement could bring down his government. far right extremists, who back his military aggression, now have more leverage than ever.
Netanyahu is also on trial for corruption. Many believe his refusal to step down is tied to avoiding legal consequences. His actions suggest he is using state power not to protect citizens but to protect himself.
This coalition crisis is not just political; it’s moral. Netanyahu’s push to force religious students into military service exposes the real motive behind his draft bill: to keep fighting foreign wars that serve no purpose but his own survival. As his government weakens, so too does his ability to drag the region into further conflict.
For now, Israel stands at a dangerous crossroads, led by a prime minister more interested in prolonging war than delivering peace or justice.
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