Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that holding elections now would be a 'mistake' as he faces the risk of a snap vote if his government fails to pass the national budget by March 31. Netanyahu's coalition relies on fragile alliances, with some former allies withholding support until promises are fulfilled, particularly regarding military conscription exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox community. The budget's first reading is set for Wednesday in parliament, and failure to approve it would automatically trigger early elections. Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving leader, has indicated he intends to run again in elections scheduled for later this year.