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Israel's budget vote delayed three days after ultra-Orthodox parties blocked split of Arrangements Law over draft exemption dispute.
Ultra-Orthodox parties in Israel blocked a vote on splitting the Arrangements Law, delaying budget deliberations by three days and risking early elections.
The standoff, tied to a stalled draft exemption bill, halted progress on the 420-page legislative package, which includes controversial reforms like the dairy reform.
Knesset legal advisor Sagit Afik ruled that some provisions must be separated due to poor preparation and Supreme Court concerns over misuse.
Late-night negotiations failed, pushing the vote to February 10.
The impasse underscores deep coalition tensions over legislative priorities and budget procedures.
La votación del presupuesto de Israel se retrasó tres días después de que los partidos ultraortodoxos bloquearan la división de la Ley de Arreglos por la disputa sobre el proyecto de exención.