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After compromise, Haredi parties back off threat to dissolve Knesset and trigger electionsOpposition goes ahead with doomed vote in bid to strip leverage from Shas and UTJ, who had warned they would support toppling of government unless it backed friendly IDF draft bill The post After compromise,
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.
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.
The Forward on MSN3d
Knesset 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
The Times of Israel on MSN2d
Milei, 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'
Behind the law is the idea that often Israeli governments let politics and short-term considerations govern their major decisions.
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.
The Times of Israel on MSN3d
Knesset 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
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