Israel’s parliament dissolves ahead of Oct. 27 elections
The 62-120 vote advances a series of laws easing ultra-Orthodox military exemptions and tightening government control over key institutions.
- Before Friday's recess, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finalized a blitz of controversial legislation in the Knesset, aiming to solidify his right-wing coalition support ahead of the October 27 election.
- Netanyahu is prioritizing these measures to maintain his coalition with Haredi parties, as he faces a tough race against main rival Gadi Eisenkot and fears his ultra-Orthodox allies might defect.
- New laws include enshrining Torah study as a "fundamental value", granting draft exemptions to tens of thousands of Haredi men, and expanding government control over media and the attorney general.
- Amid intense backlash, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir called the draft legislation "inconceivable" and "inconsistent" with military needs, while the High Court of Justice issued injunctions against implementation.
- Moody's Corp warned on Tuesday that these institutional reforms could build "downward pressure" on Israel's rating, as the country approaches a defining vote on whether the government can survive four years.
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Israel's Knesset Dissolves For October 27 Election, First Full Term Since 1988
Israel's Knesset voted to dissolve itself early Friday ahead of an October 27 general election, marking the first time since 1988 that an Israeli government has completed a full four-year term, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a referendum on his political survival.
Parliament closes the legislature after four years marked by war and political crisis, while Netanyahu aspires to renew his mandate
Israeli Knesset dissolves, elections set for October
The Knesset dissolved itself following a multiday deluge of legislation put forth by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition, setting the stage for elections later this year. Israeli lawmakers voted to dissolve the parliament early Friday following an overnight marathon that wrapped up days of last-minute legislative priorities for the government. The bills passed this...
Israeli Knesset dissolves after overnight legislative blitz
The Knesset dissolved itself following a multiday deluge of legislation put forth by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition, setting the stage for elections later this year. Israeli lawmakers voted to dissolve the parliament early Friday following an overnight marathon that wrapped up days of last-minute legislative priorities for the government. The bills passed this week by the governing coalition aimed to reward loyal allies …
In the night of Thursday to Friday, 17 July, the Israeli Parliament adopted the law on the financing of parties and proceeded with its own dissolution, after completing the four-year term of office provided for in the law.
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