Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition has taken a significant step by submitting a bill to dissolve the Knesset (Israeli parliament), aiming to trigger new elections later this year. The proposal stipulates that elections must occur no less than 90 days after the bill's approval, providing Netanyahu with the flexibility to select a date that maximizes his chances of success. A preliminary vote on the bill is expected to take place next week. Netanyahu's coalition, which is nearing the end of its four-year term, must conduct new elections by the end of October 2023. Some coalition partners have urged for the elections to be moved up to early September. The current government has faced a tumultuous term, marked by the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks and conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, leading to concerns about its reelection prospects.