Haredi factions push Knesset dissolution, elections
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- Haredi factions are urging the dissolution of the Knesset, raising the chance of elections being called a few weeks earlier.
- Israel's government is projected to collapse because of a dispute over the ultra‑Orthodox military draft.
- Coalition leaders have removed all pending bills from the Knesset's plenum agenda, citing a lack of a majority.
Why it matters: The ruling coalition loses its majority, forcing early elections that will reshape the Knesset and stall pending legislation, hurting businesses and investors awaiting policy decisions.
