# Ultra-Orthodox conscription debate ignites Israel’s election battleground

https://mins.news/en/item/112421

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-23 09:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/23/ultra-orthodox-conscription-debate-ignites-israels-election-battleground?traffic_source=rss

> 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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