The Shas party said it would resign over the government’s failure to enshrine into law the long-standing military exemption for the ultra-Orthodox community.
July 16, 2025
By Shira Rubin and Lior Soroka
TEL AVIV — An Israeli ultra-Orthodox Jewish party announced Wednesday evening that it will resign from the government, stripping Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of his parliamentary majority as Israel wages its longest war in decades.
The Shas party, led by Netanyahu ally Aryeh Deri, said in a statement that it demanded that Netanyahu enshrine into law the long-standing military exemption for the ultra-Orthodox community — which currently constitutes about 14 percent of the population, but is growing rapidly — no later than the start of the Knesset’s winter session in October. Shas also said it also wanted to see a deal to bring home Israel’s remaining 50 hostages held in Gaza.
The comments reflect strong criticism of the ultra-Orthodox community in Israel, particularly regarding their exemption from military service while supporting military actions. Many commenters express frustration with their perceived hypocrisy and reliance on state support... Show more
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