Israel's Blue and White party plans vote to dissolve Knesset
Defense Minister Benny Gantz said there will be early elections unless the government passes a budget.
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said late Tuesday that his Blue and White party will vote to dissolve the Knesset and call for new elections, Israeli media outlets reported.
In a televised address, Gantz said Blue and White will support a Wednesday motion to dissolve the Israeli parliament. Blue and White may have enough votes to pass the motion, but the process leading up to elections could take several weeks, according to The Times of Israel.
Gantz’ remarks have to do with a dispute with his coalition partner, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Gantz wants the government to immediately pass the 2020-2021 budget to aid Israel’s struggling economy.
“Millions of citizens are heartbroken, businesses are closing down and more and more people are in distress and poverty, all while the State of Israel is still without a budget,” Ynet quoted Gantz as saying.
