PM Netanyahu\u2019s political survival at stake as Knesset dissolves before the vote.<\/p>\n
Published On 17 Jul 202617 Jul 2026<\/p>\n
Israel\u2019s parliament has officially dissolved, kicking off a high-stakes campaign for national elections on October 27<\/a>.<\/p>\n The dissolution of the 25th Knesset<\/a> (parliament) on Friday paves the way for a vote that is seen as a critical referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\u2019s political survival and his wars on Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.<\/p>\n Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list<\/p>\n It is a rare historical milestone, marking the first time since 1988 that a Knesset has completed its legally mandated, full four-year term.<\/p>\n Due to Israel\u2019s highly volatile political system, fragile coalition governments regularly collapse early, leading to snap elections.<\/p>\n To prepare for the dissolution, the parliament held a final marathon overnight voting session.<\/p>\n Among the legislation passed, according to state broadcaster Kan, was the Party Funding Law, which unlocks the state-regulated funds that political parties need to run their campaigns. This confirmed the October 27 election date in legal terms.<\/p>\n