image sourced from original article at A sharp political confrontation erupted between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Degel HaTorah faction after he asked the party to delay advancing the military draft law until after upcoming elections. Netanyahu reportedly told party representatives that he currently lacks a parliamentary majority to pass the legislation and suggested revisiting the issue during post-election coalition negotiations.
In response, senior figures in Degel HaTorah threatened to disrupt parliamentary proceedings and push for the dissolution of the Knesset. Party sources said they see no reason to continue normal legislative activity without progress on the draft law and are prepared to force new elections.
The standoff highlights growing tensions within the governing coalition, with the future of the draft legislation now tied to broader political maneuvering ahead of a possible national vote.
