Ultra-Orthodox conscription debate ignites Israel’s election battleground
- From the fallout of multi-fronted wars and demands for accountability over security failures to mounting concerns over the cost of living, Israelis are grappling with a series of crises ahead of the October 27 election.
- Yet one contentious issue has come to dominate headlines during the campaign: whether Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish minority should serve in the military.
- Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4The Israeli politicians seeking to replace Netanyahulist 2 of 4Israel’s ties with Europe are fraying.
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- From the fallout of multi-fronted wars and demands for accountability over security failures to mounting concerns over the cost of living, Israelis are grappling with a series of crises ahead of the October 27 election.
- Yet one contentious issue has come to dominate headlines during the campaign: whether Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish minority should serve in the military.
- Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4The Israeli politicians seeking to replace Netanyahulist 2 of 4Israel’s ties with Europe are fraying.
Sources: Al Jazeera