The election is set for January 22 , moved up from October 2013 . He said the election was necessary to ensure `` a responsible security and economic policy '' in the face of the economic downturn and threats to Israel 's security from Iran and elsewhere . ` Last year , Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for the early election . He called for election after failing to agree on a deal with his coalition partners .
The election is set for January 22 , moved up from October 2013 . Last year , Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for the early election . He called for election after failing to agree on a deal with his coalition partners .