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Video. Why Israel’s wartime election isn’t just about the war

Updated: 26/10/2026 - 12:01 GMT+1

From army exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox to a stalled 7 October inquiry, the issues splitting voters have little to do with Gaza, Lebanon or Iran.

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