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Politics

Knesset elections

Elections for the Israeli parliament, held roughly every four years. Their timing affects war and peace decisions in the region, including Lebanon.

Knesset elections are Israel's legislative elections, in which citizens elect 120 members of parliament. They are usually held every four years but can be called early due to political crises. The government is formed afterward based on results and party coalitions. In the regional context, these elections often influence the timing of military and security decisions, including those related to Lebanon and Iran.

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