Israel religious party under fire over service exemptions stance
Friday, 18 July 2025 () Jerusalem (AFP) July 15, 2025
An Israeli ultra-Orthodox Jewish party has come under fire for its decision to quit the ruling coalition in a long-running struggle over military service exemptions as the army looks for manpower for Gaza. The departure of the United Torah Judaism (UTJ) party leaves Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government with the slenderest of majorities - 61 of the 120 seats in parliament. The
Friday, 18 July 2025 ()
Jerusalem (AFP) July 15, 2025