Benjamin Netanyahu said Yair Lapid and Tzipi Livni had "harshly attacked" both himself and the coalition government.
Benjamin Netanyahu explained that he wanted an election two years early to win "a clear mandate to lead Israel".
Disagreements over a series of economic and political policies have strained relations within the coalition.
Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday Dec 02,2014, Benjamin Netanyahu said it was "impossible" to lead the government with the current coalition, describing Yair Lapid and Tzipi Livni's activities as a "putsch".
"I will not tolerate an opposition within the government anymore," he said.
"I will not tolerate ministers attacking government policy from within the government, attacking its leader, motivated by political interests, and being irresponsible at a national level."
Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid said the elections were "unnecessary"
Tzipi Livni reportedly accused the prime minister of cowardice in his sacking of her
Israeli MPs overwhelmingly approved a
motion to dissolve the parliament, or Knesset, after prime minister
Benjamin Netanyahu failed to iron out differences with coalition
partners and called for a poll.
Further votes are due next week that will
officially disband the parliament. The government, which took office in
early 2013, will be one of the shortest in the country’s history.
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