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2026-07-17 16:46:13
[Israeli Knesset Dissolves, Netanyahu Government Becomes Caretaker Government] The Israeli parliament dissolved in the early hours of October 17th, and a new parliamentary election will be held on October 27th. The government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will continue to serve as a caretaker government until a new government is formed. According to Israeli law, parliamentary elections are held in principle every four years. Israeli media reports that this election is the first in 38 years that Israel has held a parliamentary election according to the statutory term rather than a pre-universal election. According to regulations, from the dissolution of parliament until the formation of a new government, the current government will become a caretaker government, and in principle, it cannot promote the implementation of major policies or controversial legislation, but can only handle broadly supported bills, routine administrative affairs, and matters necessary for national security. Several recent polls published by Israeli media indicate that Netanyahu's ruling coalition is expected to win about 50 seats in the 120-seat parliament, less than the 61 seats needed to form a government, making it difficult for the coalition to continue governing under the current structure. (Xinhua)
