'AG sends flowers to Gafni:' Coalition crisis resolved at last minute
A coalition crisis in Israel was narrowly averted after the United Torah Judaism party agreed to support a bill regarding the Attorney General's powers. The dispute centered on funding for haredi kindergarten teachers, which had threatened to derail the legislative agenda.
Why it matters
The resolution of this internal conflict highlights the fragile nature of coalition politics and the influence of religious parties on government policy.
A dispute broke out this evening (Wednesday) within the coalition over the bill to divide the powers of the Attorney General.
The article presents the conflicting viewpoints of the coalition partners and the resolution of the dispute without taking a side.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in