Opposition Weighs Direct Prime Minister Vote Without Dissolving Knesset

Israel's opposition bloc is exploring the option of advancing direct elections for prime minister to resolve the political stalemate in coalition negotiations, without dissolving the Knesset, Maariv and The Jerusalem Post reported.

According to the reports, the initiative under consideration revives a similar proposal raised by Benjamin Netanyahu in 2021. The move aims to determine the country's leadership without relying on a coalition with Arab parties and without forcing another general election.

Further details regarding the feasibility of the initiative and support among parliamentary factions have not yet been released.