PoliticsUltra-Orthodox conscription debate ignites Israel’s election battleground

Whether ultra-Orthodox Jewish men should serve in the military has become a major issue ahead of Israel’s October 27 election, deepening political and social divisions. The dispute threatens pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, while a poll found 72 percent favor drafting Haredim alongside other eligible Israelis.

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