Israel takes step toward snap election as Knesset votes to dissolve
JERUSALEM, May 20 - Israel moved closer on Wednesday to a snap election after lawmakers gave an initial nod to dissolve parliament, with opinion polls showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would lose the first national vote since the 2023 Hamas attacks.
Israel advances early election bill
- Israeli parliament votes to advance bill to dissolve Knesset, paving way for early elections Times Of India —
- Initial vote in Israel brings parliament closer to dissolution Middle East Eye —
- Explainer-Israeli vote to dissolve parliament may bring elections forward The Straits Times —
- Netanyahu's base is splintering ahead of elections later this year AP News —
- As Israel heads to elections, Netanyahu needs war Haaretz —