Israeli parliament dissolves ahead of early elections

The Israeli Knesset (parliament) on Friday morning passed a law providing for the dissolution of the legislature ahead of early parliamentary elections, Report informs via Ynet.

The adopted bill stipulates that the Knesset will end its work on July 17 and go into recess.

The law passed its second and third readings, with 62 members voting in favor. No votes were cast against, and no abstentions were recorded.

Israel's early parliamentary elections are scheduled for October 27.