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• The changing face of Israel’s ultra-Orthodox politics

  A long-standing alliance has unraveled as United Torah Judaism refused to endorse Benjamin Netanyahu following recent elections, exposing rare internal fractures within Israel's ultra-Orthodox voting bloc. The rift reflects mounting communal dissatisfaction after veteran politicians failed to protect military draft exemptions for yeshiva students following the October 7 attacks. These political realignments are weakening traditional leadership amid heightened national tensions over wartime service and integration.

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• UK awards deals worth millions to firms linked to illegal Israeli settlements

  Whitehall continues to commit public funds to corporate entities tied to occupied West Bank operations despite high-profile ministerial pledges to penalize settlement enablers. Enforcement of the proposed commercial restrictions faces procedural hold-ups and reported pushback from officials seeking narrower compliance criteria. The lag leaves current procurement channels active while the broader sanctions framework remains stalled.

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• UK awards deals worth millions to firms linked to illegal Israeli settlements

  Whitehall continues to commit public funds to corporate entities tied to occupied West Bank operations despite high-profile ministerial pledges to penalize settlement enablers. Enforcement of the proposed commercial restrictions faces procedural hold-ups and reported pushback from officials seeking narrower compliance criteria. The lag leaves current procurement channels active while the broader sanctions framework remains stalled.

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