LINE

Text:AAAPrint
Politics

Israeli parliament dissolved, elections set for Sept. 17

1
2019-05-30 08:50:20Xinhua Editor : Gu Liping ECNS App Download

The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, approved Wednesday night a law for its dissolution, less than two months after the general elections that took place on April 9.

The next elections are expected to be held on Sept. 17, 2019.

The bill, passed with 74 in favor and 45 against, came to a vote after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a new government in the past 42 days given to him.

After the vote, Netanyahu criticized Avigdor Lieberman, former Minister of Defense and the leader of Yisrael Beiteinu party, which refused to join the coalition because of a dispute over the recruitment of ultra-Orthodox students to the Israeli army, and thus prevented the government establishment.

"Lieberman unfortunately misled his voters," Netanyahu said. "He had no intention of doing what he said from the first moment. He wanted to bring down this government to get a few votes in the elections, but he will not succeed."

Related news

MorePhoto

Most popular in 24h

MoreTop news

MoreVideo

News
Politics
Business
Society
Culture
Military
Sci-tech
Entertainment
Sports
Odd
Features
Biz
Economy
Travel
Travel News
Travel Types
Events
Food
Hotel
Bar & Club
Architecture
Gallery
Photo
CNS Photo
Video
Video
Learning Chinese
Learn About China
Social Chinese
Business Chinese
Buzz Words
Bilingual
Resources
ECNS Wire
Special Coverage
Infographics
Voices
LINE
Back to top Links | About Us | Jobs | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Copyright ©1999-2019 Chinanews.com. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.