Recent comments by the Israeli prime minister and a Fox News commentator about Cheltenham High School, their alma mater in suburban Philadelphia, have inflamed a debate.

The Israeli leader has been alienating his allies and is spiraling toward early elections.

The departure of two ultra-Orthodox parties from Israel’s government leaves Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu politically weakened just as he seeks a ceasefire in Gaza, military dominance in southern Syria and influence over US policy toward Iran.

Some of the prime minister’s political allies have quit over a proposal to make religious students serve in military, and more are threatening to do so.

A key governing partner of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it is quitting the government, leaving him with a minority in parliament.

In this scenario, neither bloc has enough seats to form a government. The current coalition holds 53 seats, while the opposition, plus Bennett, totals 57.

A highly unusual appearance from Mike Huckabee comes as President Trump has called for the long-running legal case to be canceled.