The Israeli Knesset's bill to dissolve itself successfully passed its first reading late Monday night, with all 106 lawmakers present voting in favor. This bill aims to expedite elections, potentially moving the date from October 27 to a range between September 8 and October 20. The decision to advance the dissolution follows a crisis within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, particularly with the haredi parties over contentious draft legislation. The House Committee did not set a specific election date during its discussions, but lawmakers can choose a date outside the proposed range later on. The Central Elections Committee's acting director, Dean Livne, emphasized the need for at least 83 days of preparation before elections can be held. He also noted that if elections were to occur on September 15, it would complicate the counting of ballots due to the proximity of the High Holy Days. Meanwhile, tensions have escalated within the coalition, with Netanyahu's attempts to secure support from haredi lawmakers failing, leading to a push for the Knesset's dissolution.