Israel's parliament dissolved at midnight on Wednesday, prompting new national elections to be called after parliamentarians failed to pass a budget for the state.
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Israeli officials had until 11:59 p.m. local time (9:59 p.m. GMT) on Tuesday to pass a budget and avoid new elections, the fourth in nearly two years, but a compromise was rejected on Tuesday and parliament dissolved on the spot. midnight.