Ultra-Orthodox conscription dispute pushes Israeli government to brink

Israel's ruling coalition has called for early elections due to ongoing fractures with allies over ultra-Orthodox conscription. Ultra-Orthodox parties, crucial in the far-right coalition government, demand exemptions for their constituents from military service. The crisis began in July 2025 when Shas and UTJ withdrew support, and now a faction of UTJ is calling for the government's dissolution, stating they have lost faith in Netanyahu.