Netanyahu drops out of Israel electionJuly 31

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to form a "broad and stable" government if his bloc wins again in the upcoming elections. He claimed that Israel "successfully overcame a civil war," while acknowledging that it "faces many challenges."

During a meeting of the Likud Constitution Committee, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted that an escalation could occur in the coming days. • • "I support holding the primaries, but there is a possibility that we could face an exceptional security situation that would make it difficult to hold campaign events. It could coincide with election day or occur beforehand, making it difficult to conduct the vote," the prime minister said.

Israel: Netanyahu shifts to the right ahead of the October parliamentary elections

Israeli General Election on October 27: Netanyahu's Re-election as Prime Minister is the Focus

The Knesset committee set the date for the election recess: July 17 - a little more than 100 days before the original election date, October 27. Behind the formal date lies the intention that Netanyahu formulated months ago: to serve out the term until its last day and reach the elections on time. All the talk about an advance to September, including the calculations of the haredi parties, was not part of his plan.

Israeli Broadcasting Authority: Netanyahu is apprehensive about holding elections in October due to the events of October 7th, therefore he will support bringing forward the election date.

Netanyahu's coalition moves to seek early vote in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition is preparing to introduce its own bill to dissolve the Knesset as early as next week, a move that would open the door to early elections, Israeli media reported, according to The Times of Israel. • • The development follows separate dissolution bills submitted by opposition parties, after the Haredi Degel HaTorah faction announced it had withdrawn confidence in Netanyahu and is pushing for snap elections. • • Elections are currently scheduled for October 27. • • According to the reports, the coalition aims to advance its own dissolution bill in order to control both the legislative process and the timing of any vote, with expectations that ultra-Orthodox parties would be more inclined to support a coalition-backed initiative than one introduced by the opposition. • • The Times of Israel said that if the Knesset votes to dissolve itself, elections must be held within five months. Haredi factions are reportedly favoring an earlier date in September. • • #OccupiedPalestine #WestAsia #IranWar

Political source: "The thing that scares Netanyahu the most is elections in October because of the October 7 massacre. That's why he will support bringing them forward to September" | Post by @Itsik_zuarets