Israel advances early election bill

Israeli lawmakers have overwhelmingly advanced a preliminary bill to dissolve the Knesset, paving the way for early elections as strains within Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition intensify.

The move follows months of political uncertainty and growing public anger over the government's handling of the Iran war.

Netanyahu is facing a deepening crisis as both domestic opponents and international allies criticize his administration's military and diplomatic strategies.

Analysts suggest that the prime minister may now view a renewed conflict as his best chance for political survival.