Haredi Parties Extend Boycott of Coalition Votes for Another Week

Haredi parties extended their boycott of coalition votes for an additional week on Monday. The parties have withheld support from votes tied to the governing coalition since the previous week. The boycott centers on disagreement over advancing the Basic Law: Torah Study bill. Coalition partners have not reached agreement on the measure's next steps.

Background on the Dispute The bill concerns legal provisions for Torah study within the coalition framework. No timeline for resolution of the disagreement has been announced. Voting on other coalition matters remains affected while the boycott continues.