Israeli parliament dissolved by 2026?

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Market context

The sitting Israeli Knesset faces a potential early dissolution if the coalition-backed bill advancing through parliament receives final approval, triggering snap elections before the statutory October 27 deadline. Recent legislative progress shows the bill passed its first reading unanimously with 106 votes in favour, though two additional plenum readings remain required for enactment [1][2].

Historically, Knesset dissolution requires a specific law passed by a majority of 81 members under Basic Law section 34, with elections mandated within five months of passage [7]. While an opposition-led attempt to dissolve parliament failed in June 2025 due to a last-minute coalition agreement on ultra-Orthodox conscription, the current government-backed initiative has secured unanimous preliminary support, suggesting a higher probability of success despite the market’s 0% implied probability [3][8].

Traders should monitor the bill’s second and third readings in the plenum, as delays or amendments could alter the election timeline relative to the market’s September 3–October 31 settlement window [1][2]. Regulatory accessibility remains constrained by German GlüStV licensing requirements and US CFTC jurisdiction over prediction contracts, though the ‘no-KYC up to $1,500’ threshold permits limited participation without identity verification for this specific market [source needed for regulatory claims].

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