Bill to Dissolve Knesset Expected for Vote Amid Coalition Crisis

A bill to dissolve the Knesset is expected to be brought for a vote amid an ongoing crisis in the governing coalition over a haredi draft bill. The coalition tensions escalated after opposition figures held a joint event on May 12, 2026, in Tel Aviv.

At the gathering, one former prime minister called for dissolving parliament and forming a constitution as part of his platform if his side wins the next election. The event marked the first major campaign appearance for a newly merged opposition list.

Photographs from the event showed the opposition leader and the former prime minister together ahead of the upcoming elections.

The former prime minister outlined his vision for the country if elected, speaking alongside the opposition leader. The merged political list aims to challenge the current coalition in potential elections that would follow Knesset dissolution. The haredi draft bill has created divisions within the coalition, contributing to the push for a dissolution vote.

If passed, the bill to dissolve parliament would trigger new elections in the coming months. Officials have not yet specified the exact timing for the vote on the dissolution bill. The outcome remains uncertain as coalition members continue internal discussions over the draft legislation.