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Israel’s post-holiday politics: Will Netanyahu take a political hit to keep coalition intact?

by | Jul 18, 2025 | JPost | 0 comments

Even as Shas followed United Torah Judaism’s lead and declared on Wednesday it was leaving the government, it did so with a major caveat: ‘We are leaving the government, but we are not quitting the coalition.’ Here, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits alongside Shas chairman Arye Deri in 2023. (photo credit: GIL COHEN MAGEN/AFP/GETTY)
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: With Shas out of the government, Netanyahu faces a decision between taking a hit to maintain the coalition or preparing for the upcoming elections.