The Israeli Government Dissolves Parliament And Calls New Elections
The vote, expected this autumn, could signal the return of a nationalist religious government led by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or another protracted period of political stalemate. The previous four elections, which focused on Mr Netanyahu’s ability to rule while on trial for corruption, have reached a stalemate. In a nationwide press conference, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said it was not easy to disband the government, but called it “the right decision for Israel....