The ultra-Orthodox Degel Hatorah Party Is Pushing for a September 1 Election, While Shas Prefers Voting During the Jewish High Holidays in Hopes of Boosting Turnout Among Traditional Voters. The Move Followed Benjamin Netanyahu's Decision Not to Advance a Draft Exemption Law Before Elections

Netanyahu Informed ultra-Orthodox Party Leaders He Does Not Intend to Advance a Military Draft Law, Which Would Exempt Most Draft-age Haredi Men From Mandatory Military Service,…

Israel’s governing coalition faced fresh political turbulence Tuesday after the ultra-Orthodox Degel HaTorah party threatened to bring down Prime...