Israeli parliament dissolved by 2026?

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The sitting Israeli Knesset recently rejected a preliminary vote to dissolve itself, failing to secure the required 61-seat majority with 61 lawmakers opposing the motion against 53 in favour[1]. This outcome temporarily averted early elections, which polls suggested would weaken Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, and granted his government additional time to resolve a contentious dispute over military conscription exemptions for ultra-Orthodox students[1][5].

Historically, Israel has dissolved its parliament via a dissolution law in 14 of the 18 instances where elections were held before the term ended, making legislative passage the standard mechanism rather than automatic triggers[7]. While the Knesset can also dissolve automatically if the state budget is not passed by 31 March, the current political crisis centres on conscription, not fiscal failure, and the opposition must wait six months before re-introducing a dissolution bill following the recent failed vote[5][7].

Traders should monitor the coalition’s progress on passing a conscription law and any shifts in support from ultra-Orthodox parties, who have threatened to back dissolution if negotiations stall[4]. A government-backed bill to dissolve the Knesset has already passed its first reading with 106 votes, but it requires two more plenum readings to become law, a process that could take days or weeks depending on political machinations[3]. Key dates include the Knesset House Committee’s potential election scheduling, with possible dates ranging from 8 September to 20 October, though elections must occur by 27 October at the latest[2][3].

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