Israeli lawmakers advance bill to dissolve parliament
Summary
Israeli lawmakers have approved the first step of a bill to dissolve the parliament and hold early elections. The bill will go through more readings and committee review before a final vote that could trigger elections within 90 days.Key Facts
- 110 out of 120 Israeli lawmakers voted in favor of advancing the bill; none voted against it.
- The bill needs three more readings and committee review before it can fully pass.
- If approved, elections must be held within 90 days of the law’s passage.
- Current elections are scheduled before the legislative session ends on October 27, 2024.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition is under pressure and may collapse, partly due to conflict with ultra-Orthodox parties.
- Ultra-Orthodox parties want an exemption from mandatory military service for their young men, which Netanyahu has not delivered.
- Netanyahu faces criticism for security failures after Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, and ongoing conflicts in Gaza and other regions.
- Netanyahu is also dealing with a corruption trial and talks about a potential plea deal that could lead to his retirement from politics.
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