A contentious dispute over military conscription for ultra-Orthodox Jews has reignited tensions in Israel’s election campaign, exposing deep divisions between secular and religious communities. The debate highlights long-standing conflicts over national service obligations and the role of religion in state policies. Critics argue the exemption system undermines equality, while supporters defend it as a matter of religious freedom. The issue has become a defining flashpoint in the country’s polarized political landscape.
Israel's election heats up over ultra-Orthodox conscription debate, reflecting deep societal and political divides.
