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If social unrest involving ultra-Orthodox communities and the military escalates, investor confidence in Israeli markets could be affected, increasing volatility.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
On February 16, 2026, hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men were reported to have chased Israeli female soldiers. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between segments of the ultra-Orthodox community and the Israeli military, particularly regarding the role of women in the armed forces. The event underscores societal divisions in Israel over religious norms and gender roles. Such confrontations could impact public order and military-civil relations in the region.