Haredi parties deny report about deal with Netanyahu to pass array of pre-election bills (opens original article in a new tab)

Haredi parties denied a reported deal with Netanyahu to advance their legislative agenda in exchange for supporting coalition priorities, as the boycott of coalition legislation continues over conscription and religious rights issues.

• Haredi parties Shas and United Torah Judaism denied reports of a deal with Netanyahu to advance legislative agenda in exchange for coalition support.
• The Haredi boycott of coalition legislation continues, focusing on issues like draft exemptions and Torah study rights, with no agreement on the Daycare Law.
• Opposition leaders criticized the reported deal, calling it exploitative, while Haredi factions insist their demands are non-negotiable and independent of coalition priorities.