It isn't worth analyzing the plausibility of US President Donald Trump's bombastic statements, but what is clear is the message being sent to Israel's far Right.
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Smotrich said that the fact that the haredim did not serve in the IDF was “painful,” however he cannot act on those feelings as a public servant.
Ultimately, the hostage deal will remain a fragile balancing act. Its continuation depends on Netanyahu’s ability to manage not just his coalition but also his relationship with Trump.
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Smotrich argued that the haredi parties should support the budget regardless – and then could topple the government over the draft, if they wished.
“Our parents in heaven, listening to this conversation, must be proud," Lapid said in response to Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef.
However, if the minister resigns his position in government, he returns to the Knesset, and pushes out the last MK on the list.
Several family members called on recently inaugurated President Donald Trump to bring the "extremists" in the Israeli government coalition to heel.
“Welcome home, but if we do not topple Hamas, the next October 7 is at the doorstep. We must return to war and destruct,” Ben-Gvir wrote.
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