Knesset Votes to Dissolve Parliament, Snap Election
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- Knesset voted to dissolve itself, starting the snap election process.
- Israeli lawmakers advanced the dissolution bill, as reported by Reuters.
- Al Jazeera noted the move could trigger elections slightly earlier than scheduled.
Why it matters: The ruling coalition risks losing its majority as an early election forces parties to campaign sooner, while opposition groups stand to gain seats; the political shift could affect Israel’s security policy amid the Lebanon ceasefire.
