The Haredim, or ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities, of Israel are threatening to dissolve the Knesset if the prime minister does not immediately pass laws reinstating their social privileges.

The Shas and United Torah Judaism parties, both ultra-Orthodox, are willing to pull support from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s shaky coalition unless he passes legislation that promotes Torah study as a “significant service” to the state and ceases the arrest of ultra-Orthodox Jews who refuse military service.