Knesset passes initial vote to disperse, setting Israel on path to elections
Earliest parliament is expected to complete process of disbanding is Monday; opposition MKs rejoice as coalition lawmakers decry 'sad day for democracy'
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Earliest parliament is expected to complete process of disbanding is Monday; opposition MKs rejoice as coalition lawmakers decry 'sad day for democracy'
Bill to be finalized by Knesset Constitution, Law, Justice committee to bypass stalling efforts by House Committee chair Nir Orbach who indicates he will delay final vote to allow opposition to form alternative government and avoid elections
The bill will now head to the Knesset Committee, led by Nir Orbach - Click the link for more details.
Interior minister would have to resign from post to return to being MK; chances of avoiding elections seen as near-impossible, with disbanding process expected to end Monday
Bennett says he believes determining who gets to run for Knesset and who doesn't should be left to voters to decide at the ballot box, but adds will not fight legislation