Shas said it would not support the bill to dissolve the Knesset and fund parties unless the opposition also votes for it, prompting the coalition to withdraw the legislation. The coalition warned that if dissolution is not approved tonight, it will continue legislating for another 10 days, up to 90 days before elections, according to reports from the Knesset.
Shas's surprise condition threw the coalition's dissolution plan into disarray Thursday night. The party demanded that the opposition also vote for the bill, a move that effectively blocked its passage. The coalition withdrew the bill and warned that if the Knesset does not dissolve tonight, it will continue legislating for another 10 days, until 90 days before the next election.
The coalition has been pushing for dissolution to avoid a no-confidence vote, as The Zioneer reported earlier this month. The current standoff highlights the fragility of the coalition's legislative agenda. It remains unclear whether the opposition will agree to support the bill or if Shas will relent.
The Knesset is expected to continue debating the dissolution bill through the night.
- StrongCoalition to advance Knesset dissolution bill by July 17 over no-confidence fears
- DevelopingShas ensures MKs absent from Knesset plenum, blocking votes
- DevelopingKnesset legal advisor recommends dissolution bill this week, setting party list deadline for September 7
- StrongCoalition expects Knesset to stay in session this week to complete key bills
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