Israel's Knesset expected to dissolve, triggering new elections

Source:The Economist

02 — Who / Subject

Knesset (Israel's parliament)

03 — Where / Locus

Israel

04 — When / Temporality

May 18, 2026

Verified: May 18, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"Israel's Knesset is expected to vote on May 20th to dissolve itself. This move will trigger parliamentary elections to be held by October 27th."

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