Political tensions within the Israeli coalition have reportedly reached a point where some Haredi lawmakers are exploring options to bypass Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to reports, members of the United Torah Judaism (UTJ) party are considering abstaining during a potential vote to swear in a minority government led by Gadi Eisenkot, the head of the Yashar party.

The reported shift in strategy stems from deep-seated dissatisfaction within the Haredi factions regarding the current government's inability to pass a law that would exempt ultra-Orthodox students from mandatory military service. The draft-dodging law, a central demand for these parties, has stalled, leading to friction between the Haredi MKs and Netanyahu. By abstaining, these lawmakers would effectively lower the threshold required for an Eisenkot-led government to gain a majority, potentially signaling a willingness to see the current coalition collapse as a form of protest against the Prime Minister's legislative performance.

While these reports highlight a significant internal rift, it remains unclear how widespread this sentiment is within the Haredi parties or if there are formal negotiations currently underway with Eisenkot. The situation underscores the precarious nature of the current coalition, where the legislative priorities of religious parties are directly tied to their continued support for the Prime Minister.