Israel's parliament voted unanimously Friday morning to dissolve itself, clearing the way for elections on October 27. The 25th Knesset becomes the first in 38 years to complete a full term, according to Yediot news.
Israel's 25th Knesset voted unanimously to dissolve itself in the early hours of Friday morning, completing the legislative process at 00:31 Jerusalem time. The vote clears the way for national elections on October 27 and marks the first full Knesset term to be completed in 38 years — a statistic The Zioneer reported earlier, citing Yediot news.
The dissolution unfolded in a rapid sequence of legislative steps. At 00:31 Jerusalem, the Knesset first passed the election bill for the 26th Knesset in second and third readings. Speaker Amir Ohana then formally closed the plenum, calling for 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.' Reporter Ariel Kahana (Israel Hayom) confirmed the closure, and the final readings of the dissolution bill were approved unanimously.
As reported earlier by The Zioneer, the 25th Knesset passed nine budgets and hundreds of laws during its tenure, according to coalition chairman Ofir Katz. The term also saw the passage of a temporary order boosting party funding for the upcoming elections and the Mahash separation bill earlier this month.
The election campaign is now expected to begin in earnest. The exact date of the vote is October 27, but the political dynamics of the campaign remain to be seen.
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
Source and signal
- Internal intake