Israel’s coalition government decided Monday to dissolve parliament and call a new election, the country’s fifth in three years. Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will take over from Bennett on an interim basis in an agreement they announced together.

Israeli govt dissolves 24th parliament, calls new elections

Along with the delays in the legislative process, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced he would not be running in the next election. Meanwhile, Bennett's coalition partner, Yair Lapid will lead the government during what is expected to be a bitter election battle with opposition leader and ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel heads to November 1 election with Yair Lapid as caretaker PM

The final readings of the vote to disperse the Knesset and call new elections were rescheduled for Thursday morning. Along with the delays in the legislative process, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced he would not be running in the next election.

Israel elections: Knesset delays dissolution until Thursday