A key ultra-Orthodox ally in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has announced its departure from the cabinet, marking a serious setback that could potentially leave Netanyahu presiding over a minority coalition,

Israeli officials react to Shas's decision to exit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Opposition Leader Yair Lapid responded to Shas's decision to exit the government on Wednesday, stating,

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Unlike the United Torah Judaism (UTJ), the Shas party said on Wednesday it would remain within Netanyahu-led coalition for now, giving the government more time to resolve a thorny dispute over military conscription.

A key partner in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially withdrawn from the coalition, dealing a major blow to the official and leaving him in the minority within the Israeli parliament.

The Shas party announced Wednesday that all of its ministers would resign from the government due to the ongoing dispute over ultra-Orthodox enlistment, though it will remain part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition.