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Israeli Coalition Pushes to Dissolve Knesset Early Amid Fears of Last-Minute Political Coup
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 1, 2026
What happened
Israel's coalition plans to dissolve the Knesset by mid-July to prevent a last-minute no-confidence vote that could replace Netanyahu's government without elections. The move aims to secure the upcoming election process amid fears of defections and opposition maneuvers.
- 01Coalition targets Knesset dissolution law approval by July 17 to trigger elections.
- 02Netanyahu's office fears last-minute political coup by opposition and disgruntled coalition members.
- 03Risk exists that defecting MKs could join opposition to form alternative government without elections.
- 04Such a move would cause Likud to lose power before public voting.
- 05MK Miki Zohar highlights need for key conditions to win upcoming elections.
- 06Dissolution law aims to block government change without going to polls.
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