The Knesset, having agreed to early elections on June 23, on Tuesday began the legislative process of dissolving itself.
A bill terminating the 12th Knesset passed its first reading by a vote of 45-0. The measure, introduced jointly by Likud and Labor, was expected to sail through the committee stage and pass all of the required three readings.
But the present session of the Knesset will continue at least until the Passover recess in April and possibly afterward. The date for final adjournment is still in dispute between Labor and Likud.
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