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Netanyahu government in crisis as key coalition partner quits

This marks the second ultra-Orthodox party to quit the coalition in as many days, following United Torah Judaism’s exit on Tuesday over the same issue.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol following a meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Washington.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to reporters (Photo/AP)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suffered a major political setback on Wednesday as Shas, a key ultra-Orthodox party, announced it would quit his coalition government over a long-standing dispute on military draft exemptions. The move leaves Netanyahu with a minority in the 120-seat Knesset, though Shas has signalled it may still support certain legislation from the outside.

“In this current situation, it’s impossible to sit in the government and to be a partner in it,” said Shas Cabinet minister Michael Malkieli.

This marks the second ultra-Orthodox party to quit the coalition in as many days, following United Torah Judaism’s exit on Tuesday over the same issue.

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