Benjamin Netanyahu defeats vote to dissolve Israeli parliament
Ultra-Orthodox parties oppose bill but deep divisions remain over religious exemptions for military service
Ultra-Orthodox parties oppose bill but deep divisions remain over religious exemptions for military service

Two partners say they will bring down Knesset if government does not pass law on religious exemption for military service

Members of governing bloc among those arguing that drive for young Haredi men to serve in military does not go far enough

Military campaign backed by Israeli public falls short of prime minister’s aims ahead of polls

Supreme Court issues injunction after move expected to increase tensions over rule of law and democratic norms

Blame game for 2023 Hamas attack erupts as protesters call for Netanyahu to take responsibility

Benjamin Netanyahu’s government overrules alternatives preferred by military such as ceasefire