Israel heads for early elections, first vote to dissolve parliament approved

The Israeli parliament approved today, in first reading, a bill for its dissolution, taking another step towards early elections.

In the Knesset, the Israeli parliament based in Jerusalem, 106 out of 120 deputies voted in favor of the relevant proposal.

However, before final approval, the bill must pass two more readings.

Last month, a clear majority of MPs voted in favor of dissolving parliament in a preliminary vote.

It is not yet clear when the final two readings will take place.

Due to disagreements within the ruling coalition, a date for new elections has not yet been set.

Israeli media reports that this date will be determined before the final two votes.

According to reports, the elections are expected to be held between September 8 and October 20, while the legal deadline is October 27.

According to Israeli media, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ultra-Orthodox coalition partners are demanding that the elections be held in early September, before several important Jewish holidays.

They hope this will increase voter turnout among the ultra-Orthodox electorate.

On the other hand, Netanyahu reportedly prefers a later date, as he aims to advance other legislative initiatives and achieve unfinished military objectives.

Public opinion polls do not provide a clear picture of whether Netanyahu, the longest-serving prime minister in Israeli history, will be able to secure another parliamentary majority.

One of the main points of political conflict remains mandatory military service for Orthodox Jews.

The ultra-Orthodox coalition partners have called for the dissolution of parliament, as they are unhappy that the right-wing, religiously oriented government has failed to pass a law that would exempt ultra-Orthodox men from compulsory military service.

This issue is largely controversial, due to the significant shortage of soldiers in combat units and the changing political climate, following Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

For decades, ultra-Orthodox men in Israel have been exempt from compulsory military service, but this special status ended about two years ago.

Happening now...

17:34 BOTA

SHBA planifikon rritjen e avionëve me bomba bërthamore në Evropë

17:24 SPORT

"We will not be confused on the field, I promise Albania will be different", new coach Maran: Together we will do great things

17:28 crossword

Champions League schedule June 2

17:08 BOTA

Tense Trump-Netanyahu phone call, Beirut military operation canceled at the last minute

16:53 SPORT

"We are motivated, to adapt to Mara as soon as possible", Gjimshiti before Israel: I expect a good match, we have a strong team

16:37 BOTA

With lighting, ventilation and a secret exit in the store! The tunnel that allowed the passage of drugs from Mexico to the US is discovered

16:21 BOTA

Zelensky demands Patriot missiles from US after massive Russian attacks

16:04 LIFE

Studimi: Konsumimi i shalqirit mund të ulë rrezikun e sëmundjeve të zemrës

16:02 SPORT

Tirana awaits Xhixha's word, 30 official departures in 365 days. The striker must decide on his future

15:57 POLITICS

Same as with the student protest/ Rama posts the video of them insulting him and invites the protesters to a meeting: Let's discuss!

15:41 HAPPENING NOW

Robbery at the "OTP" branch, the perpetrator allegedly followed a woman who was carrying around 15 million lek! He entered the bank and committed the robbery

15:34 BOTA

Immigrants, minister before the Senate! USA, protests continue near the immigrant center in Newark

15:03 SPORT

Zgjedhjet te Reali i Madridit komplikojnë kthimin e Jose Mourinhos, tani Benfica kërkon 15 milionë euro

14:53 MISTERE&KURIOZITETE

Horrifying discovery in the Sahara desert, 260 circular tombs found with a frightening hierarchy and 6,000 years old!

Want to read more news