Israel coalition pushes to dissolve parliament and trigger early elections amid Netanyahu backlash

Ultra Orthodox parties pressure Netanyahu as lawmakers move to dissolve

Israel’s ruling coalition has submitted a proposal to dissolve parliament, setting the stage for early elections. The move follows mounting pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from ultra-Orthodox parties, as his long tenure faces fresh political strain. Netanyahu has led Israel for more than 18 years across multiple terms, making this shake-up particularly consequential.