The 25th Knesset concluded its term early Friday morning when Speaker Amir Ohana gaveled the final session closed at 5:18 AM, marking the first full parliamentary term since the 1980s. The next session will convene about two weeks after the October 27 elections, Ohana said.
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana formally gaveled the final session of the 25th Knesset closed at 5:18 AM Friday, concluding the first full parliamentary term in 38 years. The formal closure came hours after the Knesset voted unanimously to dissolve itself, clearing the way for the October 27 elections.
As The Zioneer reported at 00:31 Jerusalem Friday, the Knesset had approved the dissolution in its final readings, with Speaker Ohana delivering remarks urging respectful campaigning: "We are heading into an election campaign characterized by sharpening positions and struggle between ideas, but I hope we remember that despite all disagreements we are not enemies, but partners." The unanimous vote was a milestone not achieved in 38 years, and initial confirmation of the closure came from journalist Ariel Kahana (Israel Hayom) at the same time. The exact time of the gavel — 5:18 AM — was not specified in those earlier reports.
As The Zioneer previously reported, the path to a full term was set in motion weeks ago: on June 29, Ohana set the dissolution date for July 17; on July 12, Coalition Chair Ofir Katz stated the Knesset would serve its full term, and Knesset Legal Advisor Sagit Afik confirmed the October 27 election date. The term saw the passage of nine budgets and hundreds of laws.
Ohana noted that the next session will convene about two weeks after the elections. Details on the transition period and election logistics remain to be determined.
6 developments
- StrongKnesset Speaker Ohana sets dissolution date for July 17
- StrongCoalition Chair Katz: Knesset will serve full term, first time in 40 years
- StrongKnesset legal advisor: Current Knesset will serve full term, election date remains October 27
- StrongKnesset elections set for October 27 as government completes full term
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- Internal intake