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Netanyahu Clings to Power—Is Another Israeli Election Coming?

July 29, 2025 0

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s grip on power has weakened significantly following the exit of two major ultra-Orthodox parties from his ruling coalition. With United Torah Judaism (7 seats) and Shas (11 seats) withdrawing their backing, Netanyahu’s alliance now holds only 49 seats in the 120-member Knesset—well below the 61 needed for a majority. While this dramatic shift increases the …