Drama at Knesset as coalition plows ahead with legislation
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Assessment
The coalition is taking the rare step of dissolving the Knesset for early elections while simultaneously rushing through legislation that would strip the attorney general of authority. This dual move signals a calculated effort to reshape institutional power dynamics before facing voters. The next critical phase will be whether these bills pass before the Knesset dissolves and how the opposition or legal system responds.
