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When the opposition called for the vote, Deputy Minister Yaakov Tesler and MK Moshe Roth of Agudat Yisrael voted in favor of dissolving the Knesset.
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The Times of Israel on MSNNon-essential Knesset meetings canceled this week due to Iran conflictThe post Non-essential Knesset meetings canceled this week due to Iran conflict appeared first on The Times of Israel.
The bill to disperse the Knesset was voted down 53-61 at about 3 a.m., and as a consequence, opposition parties will not be able to propose similar legislation for six months. The Haredi parties, however, could still submit a bill to call an early election should negotiations not go their way.
The coalition’s ultra-Orthodox parties have threatened to support the bill due to Netanyahu’s prolonged failure to push through a law to regulate haredi service in the IDF.
Deputy Minister Uri Maklev, Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri, led a behind-the-scenes effort to block Knesset's dissolution, securing protections for yeshiva students from arrest amid looming IDF draft enforcement.
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The Times of Israel on MSNMilei, visiting Knesset, says Argentina to move its embassy to Jerusalem in 2026Argentinian president warmly welcomed by Netanyahu, Ohana and Lapid, who all praise his pro-Israel stance, welcome him as a 'true friend'
President Javier Milei of Argentina has received the $1 million Genesis prize in Jerusalem in recognition of his support for Israel as it faces a mounting international isolation over the war in Gaza.
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The Forward on MSNKnesset dispersal vote may be postponed, At least five killed in Hamas attack on GHF busTwo hostages' bodies recovered from Gaza • Gov't to vote on Knesset dispersal • US, Iran not likely to hold sixth round of nuclear talks
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The Times of Israel on MSNKnesset passes law requiring government to set a national security policyBipartisan legislation mandates formulation of strategy in consultation with ministries, intelligence agencies and other government bureaus, saying lack of doctrine helped enable Oct. 7