Netanyahu’s coalition roiled by ultraorthodox conscription bill
Members of governing bloc among those arguing that drive for young Haredi men to serve in military does not go far enough
Members of governing bloc among those arguing that drive for young Haredi men to serve in military does not go far enough

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

Hundreds of thousands of Haredim converge on Jerusalem to oppose mandatory military service

Ultra-Orthodox parties oppose bill but deep divisions remain over religious exemptions for military service

Rancorous week of leaks and mudslinging exposes divisions between political and military leadership

Perpetual war and fading American popular support is a formula for disaster

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