

A Political Reckoning for Netanyahu? - with Nadav Eyal and Amit Segal
43 snips Jul 17, 2025
Nadav Eyal, a keen analyst of Israeli and Middle Eastern politics, joins Amit Segal, who specializes in Israeli right-wing dynamics, to dissect the precarious state of Netanyahu's coalition. They discuss the recent resignations of Haredi parties, which have destabilized the government’s majority. The conversation also touches on the rising violence faced by the Druze community in Syria and Israel’s military maneuvers in response, illuminating the complex intersection of local and regional politics.
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Coalition Strained by Exemptions
- Netanyahu's coalition is a right-wing alliance of Likud, national Orthodox, and ultra-Orthodox parties.
- The coalition is strained by the ultra-Orthodox exemption from military service, risking the coalition's stability.
Exemption Historical Origins and Growth
- Ultra-Orthodox exemption from army duty originally covered a small number as a historic compromise.
- Over time, this exemption grew, causing societal friction especially with religious Zionist communities who serve in the IDF.
Internal Right-Wing Friction on Conscription
- Ultra-Orthodox refusal to serve in the IDF causes division within Netanyahu's right-wing bloc.
- Religious Zionists resent the exemption as unfair while also being Orthodox and serving in the army.