Why is Israel so vegan? Unpacking the unique reasons
                                
                                
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                                With approximately 5% of its population identifying as vegan in recent years, Israel has gained a reputation as the country with the highest per capita vegan population in the world. But why is Israel so vegan, and what unique combination of cultural, social, and economic factors drives this extraordinary trend?