Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is facing a key vote to dissolve parliament, pushed by the opposition. His ultra-Orthodox allies may support it if they don’t get a law exempting their community from military service. Most Jewish Israelis must serve in the military, but the ultra-Orthodox have long been excused from studying religion. This has caused anger, especially during the Gaza war, which has stretched the army thin. The ultra-Orthodox say military service threatens their religious values. Their parties are vital to Netanyahu’s government and may bring it down if the draft law isn’t passed. Still, experts think the vote to dissolve parliament is unlikely to succeed. Even if it does, new elections could take months. The army is quietly pressuring the ultra-Orthodox to serve, and fear of arrests is rising. The political crisis could impact Israel’s war in Gaza and efforts to free hostages still held by Hamas.
Pray for the political stability in Israel. Pray for the lawmakers to find a peaceful solution to end the internal conflicts about military service (The Holy Bible, Proverbs 11:14).
Pray for the end of the war between Israel and Hamas. Pray for the safe return of the remaining Israeli hostages (The Holy Bible, Proverbs 13:12).
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