Elections in Israel: can Netanyahu hold on to power?

According to the Kronen Zeitung, the compulsory conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jews is making waves:

“With just under a week to go before the elections a campaign bombshell has exploded, stirring up emotions like hardly any other issue: the privileges enjoyed by the ultra-Orthodox (known as Haredim), particularly when it comes to compulsory military service. Israel is at war and there is a shortage of soldiers. Now the army has made an example of them. It intercepted a flight bringing young Haredim returning home from New York at Tel Aviv airport. Two coaches were waiting outside: the one on the right to take them to collect their uniforms, the one on the left to take them to a military prison. An outcry from the Haredim ensued. For years their parties – as sought-after coalition partners – have been extorting precious privileges. … The Haredim have become a test of faith in the truest sense of the word.”