Current sectionIsrael NewsIsrael Political NewsPrime Minister Netanyahu, who still prefers the general election to take place at its original date at the end of October, may continue talks with the Haredi parties to delay a dissolution even if it passes its preliminary readingShare to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeNoa Shpigel05:52 AM • May 20 2026 IDTThe Knesset on Wednesday is expected to hold a preliminary vote on dissolving itself.Loading...Click the alert icon to follow topics:IDFLikudKnessetHaredim Israeli politicsBenjamin NetanyahuAttorney General of IsraelCommentsLoading...In the NewsIn the News: Israel-Iran Live UpdatesTrumpIsrael ElectionsIDF-LebanonSan Diego MosqueChannel 14HaQuizHaaretz PodcastU.S. Senate Passes Symbolic War Powers Resolution as Trump Vows 'Very Quick' EndTrump's Board of Peace to UN: Promised Funding for Gaza Rebuild Not TransferredGOP Rebel Massie Loses Primary After Record-high Spending From pro-Israel FoesU.S. Justice Department to Launch Antisemitism Advisory Committee, 15-city TourInstead of Fighting Jewish Terror, Israeli Police Officers Fight JournalismRemembering and rebuilding two years laterICYMIHundreds Protest at New York Times HQ Over Column Alleging Abuse by IsraelisICC Prosecutor Seeks Warrants for Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, Other Israeli OfficialsEverybody Loses in the Cynical Israeli-Palestinian Sexual Violence CompetitionWelcome to the Most Shameful Day in the Jewish CalendarIsraeli Settler Filmed Abusing Palestinian-owned Dog in West BankIsraeli Teens Storm Muslim Quarter in Old City, Haaretz Reporter Attacked