Netanyahu says holding elections now would be a mistake. He warns that if the Knesset fails to approve the state budget by March 31, the parliament will dissolve and snap elections will be called. He urges his allies to act wisely. Netanyahu, 76, has led Israel for 18 years and announced he will run again. The current minority government faces hesitation from ultra‑orthodox parties, who want a recruitment law before voting for the budget. The Gaza war, sparked by Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, has shaped the political climate. The polls still favour Netanyahu, though forming a new government remains uncertain.
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