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Palestinian election centres on Gaza war, military service for ultra-Orthodox
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The first Palestinian election since 2022 has been shaped by the Hamas-led attacks of October 2023, the subsequent war in Gaza, and debates over compulsory military conscription for ultra-Orthodox citizens, Middle East Eye reported. Key leaders have staked out different positions on these defining issues as voting approaches.
The campaign reflects deep divisions within Palestinian society over security, religious exemptions from military service, and the country's direction following the devastating conflict in Gaza.
