Israel coalition teeters Haredi draft triggers collapse
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- Israel's government is expected to collapse over ultra-Orthodox military draft.
- NPR reports Haredi factions push to dissolve the Knesset, raising the chance of slightly earlier elections.
- The Times of Israel reports a top Haredi leader orders coalition collapse after Netanyahu freezes a key bill.
Why it matters: The Haredi community's push on draft policy is likely to force early elections, while Netanyahu's coalition risks collapse, reshaping Israel's defense policy and political balance for the country's security.
