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Growing Divide: Liberal Cities Thrive, Conservatives Struggle in Israel

12/11/2025

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A new index reveals a growing divide in Israel's municipal performance, with liberal cities rising and conservative areas declining.
The index evaluates 11 key areas impacting daily life, including education, gender-segregated events, religious budgets, and transparency.
The findings come amid ongoing protests by Orthodox Jews against Tel Aviv's Shabbat bus service, reflecting tensions between different cultural and religious groups.

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Story summary

A new index reveals a growing divide in Israel's municipal performance, with liberal cities rising and conservative areas declining.
The index evaluates 11 key areas impacting daily life, including education, gender-segregated events, religious budgets, and transparency.
The findings come amid ongoing protests by Orthodox Jews against Tel Aviv's Shabbat bus service, reflecting tensions between different cultural and religious groups.