Israel’s parliament dissolved, clearing way for Oct. 27 elections

JERUSALEM, July 17– Israel’s Knesset, the country’s parliament, on Friday voted unanimously to dissolve itself, paving the way for general elections scheduled for Oct. 27.

From then until the elections, the government will operate as a caretaker government, with limited authority to advance major policy initiatives except for broadly supported legislation, routine regulatory matters and measures required for security needs.