Israeli lawmakers pass first reading of bill dissolving Knesset, potentially triggering early election

As currently drafted, the bill would set a window for elections to the 26th Knesset between September 8 and October 20

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Israeli lawmakers pass first reading of bill dissolving Knesset, potentially triggering early election

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As currently drafted, the bill would set a window for elections to the 26th Knesset between September 8 and October 20

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Noa Shpigel

01:21 AM • June 02 2026 IDT

The Knesset passed the first reading of a bill to dissolve parliament early Tuesday morning, after the House Committee gave its stamp of approval on Monday.

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