Prime minister under pressure over failure to grant military service exemptions as multi-party government looks at risk of collapse

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish party in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition has called for parliament to be dissolved, threatening to bring down the government.

Israel's far-right coalition at risk as ultra-Orthodox party says it has lost trust in Prime Minister Netanyahu

The dissolution Bill could be put to a vote on May 20, according to Israeli media reports. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition has submitted a bill to dissolve parliament, taking a preliminary step toward holding new elections later this year.

JERUSALEM — Israel’s parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has been harshly condemned by the international community and rights groups as discriminatory and inhumane.

Far-right Konrad Berkowicz prompts outrage from fellow lawmakers with display, as he accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza; Israel embassy pans 'antisemitic horror'

Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. intelligence analyst who served 30 years for spying for Israel, says he will run in upcoming Israeli elections.

The submitted proposal, initiated by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's own party, comes as the prime minister had appeared over the past 24 hours to face the possible collapse of his coalition amid mounting anger from ultra-Orthodox parties.

Israel advances legislation to try October 7 detainees in military courts, raising fears of show trials and executions.