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Israeli Knesset Officially Dissolves, Setting Stage for New Elections
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 15, 2026
What happened
The 25th Israeli Knesset officially dissolved after a tense vote, triggering new elections and overcoming a last-minute crisis with the Shas party.
- 01The 25th Knesset officially dissolved after final approval of the dissolution law.
- 02Coalition leaders, including Netanyahu, worked intensely to secure the 61-vote majority.
- 03Late-night efforts brought in absent MKs Galit Distel Atbaryan and Avi Maoz to vote.
- 04A crisis with Shas emerged but was resolved after Netanyahu pressured the party to support dissolution.
- 05Shas leader Aryeh Deri criticized the opposition over the party funding law and refused to back it.
- 06The political system now enters an official election campaign for the 26th Knesset.
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Full coverage · 5 outlets
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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 17, 2026
Israeli Knesset Officially Dissolves, Setting Stage for New Elections
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 17, 2026
Israeli Knesset Officially Dissolves 25th Knesset, Triggering New Elections
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 17, 2026
Israeli Knesset Approves Dissolution of 25th Knesset, Sets Election Funding Rules
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 17, 2026
Israeli Knesset Approves Dissolution, Triggering New Elections and Legislative Reforms
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Israeli Knesset Concludes Term After Passing Social Laws and Stalling Others for Small Citizens
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