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Israeli Prime Minister Advances Legislation on Military Exemptions
Prime Minister Netanyahu directed fast-track consideration of bills that include military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox men. The measures are intended to maintain the governing coalition ahead of October elections.
Jul 16, 3:08 PM·1m read3 sources
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The bills also contain other provisions affecting coalition partners. The legislation is being prepared for expedited review in the Knesset. Sources said the move aims to keep the current right-wing coalition intact before elections scheduled for October.
The exemptions have been a recurring point of contention between coalition members and opposition parties. Previous attempts to pass similar measures have faced legal and political challenges. The current package bundles the exemptions with additional items requested by coalition factions. No vote date has been set.
October elections would occur roughly one year after the last national vote. Coalition leaders have cited internal disagreements as a factor in the accelerated legislative schedule.
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