Post-pandemic ultra-Orthodox anger will split Israel

Failure to observe lockdown rules has deepened existing controversies over religious communities’ role within the state

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In this article

  • Lifestyle
  • Tensions with state
  • Political importance
  • COVID controversy
  • Reasons for rule-breaking
  • Societal outlook
  • Distrust of ultra-Orthodox
  • Ultra-Orthodox resentment
  • National reconciliation?

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