Published: Jul 17, 2026, 22:12 IST | Updated: Jul 17, 2026, 22:12 IST
Israel’s parliament has officially dissolved, kicking off a high-stakes campaign for national elections on October 27.
The dissolution of the 25th Knesset (parliament) on Friday paves the way for a vote that is seen as a critical referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political survival and his wars on Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.