Israel Prime Minister Announces Early Elections

May 06, 2012 19:57 CET

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel will hold parliamentary elections within four months, a year ahead of schedule.

Netanyahu made the announcement on May 6 without providing a specific election date.

Based on reporting by Reuters and dpa

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Israel Prime Minister Announces Early Elections

Based on reporting by Reuters and dpa

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