Israel's government wobbles as Netanyahu allies threaten exit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition faces the possibility of collapse and early elections after his ultra-Orthodox partners threatened to bring down the government.

- Bloomberg

The United Torah Judaism party has indicated it would support the dissolution of parliament unless agreements are reached on the longstanding exemption of its men from enlisting in the military, with the Shas party expected to follow.

The issue is contentious in Israel, particularly as the 20-month war in Gaza takes a toll on the tens of thousands of citizens who are called up to the reserves.