Did United Torah Judaism bury the Communications Law?
Leaders of United Torah Judaism, MKs Goldknopf and Gafni, announced they would vote against the law, thereby undermining the coalition majority needed for its passage.
Assessment
United Torah Judaism has effectively vetoed a key coalition bill by declaring its lawmakers will vote against it. This strips the governing coalition of the majority needed to pass the communications law. The immediate question is whether coalition leaders can negotiate a compromise with the party's two MKs or whether the bill is dead until a new arrangement is reached.