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Israeli Knesset Approves Election Funding Law, Sets October 28 Election Date

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Israeli Knesset Approves Election Funding Law, Sets October 28 Election Date
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First reported by Ynet · 4 hours ago

What happened

The Israeli Knesset passed the election funding law with Prime Minister Netanyahu's support, officially dissolving the parliament and setting elections for October 28. Political parties now prepare for campaigns amid shifting poll dynamics and key issues in the ultra-Orthodox sector.

  • 01Knesset approved election funding law with 62 votes, officially dissolving parliament.
  • 02Prime Minister Netanyahu voted in favor, ending political tensions over the law.
  • 03Knesset recess begins July 18; formal dissolution on July 19.
  • 04Candidate list submission deadline is September 8; election day set for October 28.
  • 05Polls show "Yashar" party gaining strength against Likud.
  • 06Ultra-Orthodox voters focus on conscription, arrest prevention, and Torah study laws.

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Benjamin NetanyahuGadi EisenkotAryeh Dery
OrganizationsKnesset, Likud, Yashar
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Full coverage · 2 outlets

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew41 minutes ago
Israeli Knesset Approves Election Funding Law, Sets October 28 Election Date
YnetCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
Israeli Knesset Approves Party Funding Increase Ahead of October Elections

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