Netanyahu Turned to Aryeh Deri - and Got a Cold Shoulder: The Haredim Decided to Go All the Way
Netanyahu spoke with the Shas leader and asked him to issue a statement aimed at calming tensions, but he refused, and now the coalition's collapse appears inevitable.
Assessment
The coalition is facing a potential collapse after Shas leader Aryeh Deri refused Netanyahu's request to issue a calming statement. This signals that the ultra-Orthodox parties are no longer willing to compromise, and are prepared to bring down the government over their core demands. The next critical move will be whether Netanyahu can find a last-minute concession or if the Knesset will move toward early elections.