Israeli Parliament Approves First Vote to Dissolve Knesset for Early Elections

The Israeli Parliament has passed the first vote on a proposal to dissolve the legislature and hold early elections, with 110 lawmakers voting in favor and none opposing. The proposal must undergo three additional votes before finalization. The current parliamentary term is scheduled to end in October. Potential dates for the early elections include September 1 and October 27. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not attend the session due to a scheduled security meeting. The move follows a political crisis triggered by ongoing disputes regarding military service exemptions.