Israel coalition agrees to dissolve, hold new elections

Israel's weakened coalition government decided to dissolve parliament and call a new election. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said it wasn't easy to disband the government, but insisted it was in the national interest of the state of Israel. 

The fragile coalition government, which includes parties from across the political spectrum, lost its majority earlier this year and has faced rebellions from different lawmakers in recent weeks. Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will take over from Bennett on an interim basis in an agreement they announced together.