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July 17, 2025

Two Ultra-Orthodox Parties Leave Netanyahu's Government Coalition
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Political turmoil in Israel's government is mounting after two
ultra-Orthodox parties announced they're leaving Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu's fragile coalition, leaving him short of a 61-seat majority
in parliament.

Meanwhile, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee made an appearance
Wednesday at the Tel Aviv court where Netanyahu is on trial for
corruption. Ahead of his appearance, Huckabee joined President Trump's
call for prosecutors to drop charges against the Israeli leader, calling
the judges overseeing his case "totally unfair."


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