The Knesset, the Israeli parliament, approved its dissolution Monday by a unanimous vote, as Speaker Reuven Rivlin hearalded its unprecedented fifth year landmark, only the third five-term period in the chamber’s history.
Smith research poll conducted exclusively for 'The Jerusalem Post' reveals party led by Olmert, including Livni and Lapid would win 31 seats, four more than Likud, in January, 2013 election.
Chief PLO negotiator says Israel could also exploit elections to expand settlements, ''Judaize Jerusalem''; PA official says decision to advance election will not affect efforts to upgrade Palestinian status at UN.
The Israeli air force pounded targets in the northern Gaza Strip early on Wednesday, without causing casualties, following renewed rocket fire on southern Israel.
Primary consideration for choosing party head, formation of centrist bloc is who can replace PM Netanyahu, Ramon says, declaring he ''won't make the same mistake as Mofaz'' by joining a Netanyahu coalition.
Netanyahu says elections must be held ''as soon as possible,'' a minimum of 3 months after dissolution of Knesset; Likud sources say move made in order to catch PM's opponents off guard and to minimize damage to economy.
Member of Fatah Central Committee Aloul says ''no one has dropped armed resistance from his dictionary,'' points out Fatah political program has reaffirmed ''resistance is legitimate right against occupation.''
