Israel's October 27 election hinges on the status of its ultra-Orthodox community
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Israel's national election on October 27 has become dominated by debate over the country's ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) community, its fastest-growing population group with an average fertility rate of about 6.5 children per woman. Nearly one in four Israelis is projected to be Haredi by 2050. Many Haredim resist compulsory military service and limit their participation in the formal economy, with a large share of men devoted to Torah study, and the community has long used its political leverage to protect its way of life. How voters weigh these issues could determine the election outcome.
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