Michael Rabello wins 61-57 after vote rerun triggered by claims Likud MKs were told to film ballots to prove loyalty; opposition vows High Court petition to overturn contested election

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Even if not passed into law before Knesset disbands, advancement of bills will allow coalition to resume legislative process without having to start over if it wins election

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106 MKs vote to disband parliament as Haredi parties turn against coalition over IDF service exemptions; no election date set; coalition whip says it will be between September 8 and October 20

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Deri says government using Haredi parties as 'punching bag' after attorney general announces that donations to yeshivas harboring draft dodgers aren't eligible for tax credits

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Local leaders, opposition accuse government of abandoning communities hit by Hezbollah attacks as NIS 5 billion aid stalls even as West Bank settlements benefits bill advances

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