[83602] Coalition crisis: Degel HaTorah threatens to stop voting due to the failure to advance the day-care centers bill

Coalition crisis surrounding the day-care subsidy bill

Political tension within the coalition reached a peak today, June 15, 2026, against the backdrop of the day-care subsidy bill. As reported by Michael Shemesh, Member of Knesset Moshe Gafni expressed great outrage at the government's conduct and declared that "if the day-care subsidy bill is not brought up today, we will not participate in the votes."

Estimates among sources in the coalition indicate that the delay stems from fear of opposition from members of Knesset within the coalition itself, which prevents the issue from being brought to a vote. According to the report by Michael Shemesh, who is sometimes identified with a positive line toward Netanyahu, the issue is still under review.

At the same time, ynet news confirmed that the bill will not be brought to a vote today and provided the official response of the Degel HaTorah faction: "We will not vote with the coalition" (to the full news flash on ynet). ynet's stance in this coverage reflects factual reporting on the crisis, while highlighting the difficulties facing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in managing coalition partners.