Israel Democracy Institute

Israel’s parliament dissolved ahead of October 27 elections after passing final bills under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition. The Knesset passed controversial laws, including halting ultra-Orthodox military enlistment and judiciary reforms, as Netanyahu faces growing support for opposition leaders like Naftali Bennett. The dissolution marks the first time in decades Israel’s government completes a full four-year term.

Israel's parliament dissolved early ahead of October 27 elections after passing multiple bills in the final days of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. The Knesset will not reconvene before the elections, with polls showing growing support for opposition parties. Netanyahu's government passed controversial laws, including halting ultra-Orthodox military enlistment and judicial reforms.

Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler, a senior fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, warns that AI is enabling mass influence campaigns during Israel's upcoming elections with no regulatory oversight.

Israel's multi-front war and defense spending have driven public debt to 69% of GDP, with defense budget doubling since October 2023. Cutbacks in education and healthcare are feared as taxes and social security contributions rise, while a survey shows 31% of Israelis experienced income declines since October 7, 2023.