Middle East Conflict News
LAST UPDATE: June 12, 2025
Netanyahu survives opposition bid to dissolve parliament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government narrowly blocked an opposition-led motion to dissolve parliament, winning by 61–53 amidst debates over military conscription exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews.
Insight
The outcome underscores the fragility of Netanyahu’s coalition, heavily reliant on ultra-Orthodox support, and highlights how internal social policy disputes can destabilize governance amid broader conflict.
