Israeli parliament votes to advance bill to dissolve Knesset, paving way for early elections
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131231528.cms" style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 5px;" />Israeli lawmakers overwhelmingly advanced a bill to dissolve parliament, potentially triggering early elections and intensifying political uncertainty for Prime Minister Netanyahu.
This move stems from growing coalition strains, particularly over military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox parties.
Opposition leaders have declared the election campaign has begun, anticipating a closely contested vote.
Israel advances early election bill
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