Netanyahu Considering Early Elections in About Three Months

Translation by SadaNews - The Hebrew Channel Reshet Kan reported this evening, Tuesday, that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering holding early elections in about three months due to the case surrounding Military Prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi.

According to the channel, as translated by SadaNews, consultations are taking place within Netanyahu's circle, and several close associates have recommended going to the polls as soon as possible and leading the election campaign in light of the emergence of the prosecutor's case.

They believe that the conflict in the entire judicial system may be linked to this case.

Netanyahu's estimates suggest that elections concerning this issue would yield the best results for the Likud party.

The main hesitation delaying the decision lies in the possibility of leading a move to halt Netanyahu's criminal trial during the remainder of his term, or at least passing legislation in this regard that would come into effect after the elections.

Conducting elections too early will complicate advancing such a step, the channel states, as translated by SadaNews.

The channel adds: Even when a decision on this matter is made, Netanyahu is expected to continue delaying the advancement of the exemption bill, after he has already instructed the chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Boaz Bismuth, not to hold discussions on this matter this week.

Netanyahu's office stated that elections are not on the table, and the issue is not included in the agenda.