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Israeli Government Pushes Through Divisive Laws Before Election

Israeli Government Pushes Through Divisive Laws Before Election
NYT World Thursday 16 July 2026, 18:20 UTC By Isabel Kershner and Johnatan Reiss 1 min read
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Protesters against a law banning prosecution of ultra-Orthodox men for evading conscription, in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

Protesters against a law banning prosecution of ultra-Orthodox men for evading conscription, in Jerusalem on Wednesday.
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