Israel Knesset election to be held in September

Netanyahu's Likud party submitted a bill to dissolve the Knesset  Israel's political system readies for upcoming early general elections.Kadima too released a statement following the Likud's submission, saying that the party would "support every bill to move up the elections at any date the Knesset agrees to." 

Israel Knesset  election in September as the ruling Likud Party enjoys a high support rate. A national vote is not due to be held until 2013. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his party on Sunday that 4 months of preparation ahead of the election is desirable for achieving political stability.

An opinion poll conducted by local media shows that Likud would win even more seats than it now holds in the 120 seat legislative body.Netanyahu is believed to have opted for a snap election to take advantage of his party's support rate is high.Defense Minister Ehud Barak said last week that early election would not affect Israel's stance on Iran's nuclear program. The government maintains that it will not exclude any options to stop Iran's nuclear development. Media agencies

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