Israel’s Parliament Dissolves Itself, Sets 5th Election In 4 Years

• Hashim Sheikh
• . June 30, 2022
• . Update: June 30, 2022 8:18 pm
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Israel–Israeli lawmakers dissolved parliament on Thursday, paving way for the country to hold its fifth election in four years. Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is set to take over as caretaker prime minister just after midnight on Friday.

Yair Lapid,  Foreign Minister and architect of the outgoing coalition government will be the 14th person to hold the post, taking over from Naftali Bennett, Israel’s shortest-serving prime minister.

Israeli lawmakers passed the final dissolution bill, with 92 votes in favour and none against, ending the year-long premiership of Bennett.

After the vote, Lapid and Bennett immediately swapped seats in the parliament. Bennett said that it was not easy to dissolve the parliament, but it was the right decision for Israel.

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New elections in Israel

The new elections are scheduled to be held on November 1. Bennett will not stand in the upcoming election set for November 1. The upcoming elections will see veteran right-wing opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu attempt to reclaim power.

Lapid will retain his foreign minister title while serving as Israel’s 14th prime minister. Lapid, a former celebrity news anchor, has surprised many people with his intelligence. Netanyahu’s main challenger will likely be his long-time foe Lapid. The leader of the party who gets the maximum votes usually forms a government in Israel.

The premiership of Netanyahu was brought to an end last year after 12 years in power. He was Israel’s longest-serving leader, serving as prime minister from 2009 to 2021.

Reportedly, Netanyahu has promised that his alliance of right-wingers, ultra-nationalists and ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties will win the upcoming elections. Netanyahu is facing serious corruption charges. However, the former PM always denies the allegations.

Last week, Israel’s fragile and short-lived coalition government announced the decision to dissolve the Parliament and called for a new election.