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Israel Knesset set to vote on disbanding in first step to possible election
- The Israeli Knesset is scheduled to vote on a bill to dissolve itself due to military conscription disputes, which may lead to early elections, as reported by Israeli Channel 13.
- The opposition has united with the United Torah Judaism bloc to support the dissolution due to dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of military exemption issues.
- Netanyahu's coalition requires an absolute majority of 61 votes to maintain power in the 120-seat Knesset, but opposition parties threaten to proceed if a consensus on military service is not reached.
- The push for dissolution comes amid public anger over military casualties and dissatisfaction with the ongoing Gaza war, which has significantly impacted Netanyahu's standing.
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Die Presse
53 MPs voted in favour of dissolution, 61 against. Regular elections are to be held at the end of 2026. With the provisional vote, Prime Minister Netanyahu gains time to overcome this crisis.
Channel News Asia
The HinduIsrael Knesset rejects vote on dissolving itself
JERUSALEM: Israel's parliament rejected early on Thursday (Jun 12) a preliminary vote to dissolve itself, the Knesset said in a statement, after an agreement was reached regarding a dispute over conscription. The vote, which could have been a first step leading to an early election that polls show Prime Mi
On Wednesday, the leaders of the Israeli opposition parties submitted to Parliament a draft dissolution to be discussed at the current plenary session and could pave the way for further early elections. ...
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