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Why ultra-Orthodox Jews are at the centre of an election battle
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October 23, 2026
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As Israel heads to the polls, anger is growing over the exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men from military service. Sky's Adam Parsons explores why conscription has become a major election issue, exposing deep divisions over religious identity, fairness and national security.
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