Israel Takes Step Toward Snap Election as Knesset Votes to Dissolve
Israeli politicians react following a vote to dissolve the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, before the end of its term, at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, May 20, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun Israel moved closer on Wednesday to…
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Israel's Knesset moved to dissolve itself, setting the stage for a snap election that polls suggest could unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This would be the first national vote since the 2023 Hamas attacks, making it a critical test of public sentiment. The final approval process, which may take weeks, will determine the exact election date ahead of the October deadline.