Gov’t secretary says contentious haredi draft bill will pass, coalition soon to secure majority
Fuchs dismissed comments from Haskel, who objected to the bill, and from the group of coalition lawmakers who also objected to it
Assessment
The government secretary is publicly projecting confidence that a controversial bill regarding ultra-Orthodox military conscription will pass. Dismissing objections from within the coalition itself, the statement suggests the leadership believes it has the necessary votes, likely through last-minute dealmaking or pressure. The real test is whether those disputed lawmakers ultimately fall in line or defect, which would signal a coalition crisis.