Since last June, the government has attempted to promote a bill concerning military conscription that the Haredi parties had approved, but failed to secure sufficient support among members of the ruling coalition.
During the announcement of the results, more vocal boos were heard after Israel took the lead, although much of the crowd countered with cheers and chants of “Israel! Israel!”
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