Israel coalition moves to dissolve parliament and trigger early election
Israel's governing coalition has submitted a motion to dissolve parliament, opening the way for early elections.
The move was made on Wednesday and is expected to pass.
The bill was signed by leaders of the six parliamentary groups in the coalition.
If approved, elections could be held as soon as late August rather than on the scheduled October 27 date.
The development gives Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition control over the electoral timetable.
It also creates the prospect of a national vote several months earlier than planned.
The timing matters because it shifts attention from the regular parliamentary calendar to an accelerated campaign period.
That can affect coalition discipline, legislative business and the political calculations of parties already preparing for an election.
The motion concerns Israel's parliament and comes from the current governing bloc rather than from an opposition-led initiative.
