Knesset

The bill was approved by the committee in a unanimous vote, with nine in favor.

The bill seeks to grant the Rabbinate authority to determine prayer arrangements at the Western Wall. It also proposes that the Chief Rabbinate would be considered the representative of Judaism.

Across the political spectrum, the public will not forget how the haredi political machine conducted itself during this war.

He said that in the past two days, Netanyahu and his office have been exerting a massive pressure campaign on coalition MKs to convince them to support the draft legislation. 

Haskel told The Jerusalem Post that over the weekend, “phone calls were made to almost all coalition members in order to check their positions and pressure them to vote on the conscription law.”

Arbel thanked Deri and the other members of Shas "for their trust and guidance over the years" and said it was "a great privilege that fell to me to learn from you up close."

As Israel heads to the 2026 elections, growing internal divisions may pose a greater threat than any external enemy.

The new law is complex. In practice, an accountant typically enters data into the ITA system, and it crunches the numbers. 

In the end, Israelis will survive this election. But the real question remains unanswered: What kind of society will be here once it is over?

Poll: 55% of Israelis want Netanyahu to step down, as the coalition drops to 49 seats and the opposition strengthens to a majority.