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Israel's Knesset votes to disband, hold early elections on January 22

The bill to dissolve the Knesset was approved in its third reading, with 100 MKs in favor and none opposed.

By Jonathan Lis | 23:35 15.10.12 |

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Israeli lawmakers voted Monday to dissolve the Knesset and to officially approve early elections to be held on January 22, 2013.

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