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Israeli election puts ultra-Orthodox draft in focus

Two new Israeli parties want ultra-Orthodox Jewish citizens included in the country’s mandatory military service. The proposal has become a major election issue, putting religious exemptions and military obligations at the center of debate ahead of the vote.
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