Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has voted to dissolve following the conclusion of its four-year term.
In the final days leading up to the dissolution, the government held marathon sessions to push through a series of contentious and controversial bills. These legislative measures were intended to shore up the government's position and provide favorable terms for supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Prime Minister Netanyahu is now bracing for a fight to stay in power, as his political survival is at stake. The countdown to the next election has begun, and Israelis will head to the polls on October 27.