Idit Silman

Ben-Gvir barred from using crocodiles to guard terrorists, court announces

The court issued an injunction against Ben-Gvir's plan due to a petition by the animal rights organization Let the Animals Live.

A crocodile (Crocodylus Acutus) rests at the National Zoo of Managua November 13,2007.
A crocodile (Crocodylus Acutus) rests at the National Zoo of Managua November 13,2007.

Silman declares Nile crocodile ‘cultivated wild animal’ to allow Ben-Gvir's 'crocodile prison' plan

Opposition Leader and Head of the Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speak during a press conference announcing a joint list named “Together” ahead of upcoming elections, to be led by Bennett, in Herzliya, central Israel, April 26, 2026.

Bennett files defamation lawsuit against MKs, Channel 14, for mental illness claims

A GENERAL view of the Sharon region under heavy haze, February 14, 2026.

Malfunction in Ashdod sewage plant causes Hydrogen sulfide leaks in Yavne


The government won't fall over question of legitimacy - opinion

The survival of the government's survival is at question since Idit Silman resigned from the coalition, leaving the government in a precarious place.

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in the opening of the Knesset summer session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on May 9, 2022.

Lapid, Michaeli lament lack of progress at Kotel

Labor leader: Reform is not a slur

As recently as April 2021, current Foreign Minister Yair Lapid stated: ‘I’ll continue to fight for an Israeli recognition of the Armenian genocide.’

The next Knesset session is sure to be heated - opinion

The coalition's current situation is unstable after the defection of Idit Silman five weeks ago.

 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in the Knesset plenum, February 7, 2022.

Knesset to return Monday amid storm in coalition

Disagreements in Ra'am could result in a Knesset dispersal bill passing

The eight party leaders of the 36th government coalition meet before the swearing in, June 13, 2021

Toporovsky to serve as de facto coalition head

Toporovsky will convene the meetings of faction chairmen who decide what bills will be legislated and their timetable. He will also ensure a majority for every bill brought to a vote.

Yesh Atid MK Boaz Toporovsky

Israel's coalition pep rally canceled due to lack of pep

“The next in line is just a matter of time,” Idit Silman said. “This government is living on borrowed time. The train has left the station.”

 Ra'am head Mansour Abbas attends a a plenum session and a vote on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem on November 4, 2021.

MK Amichai Chikli may form new party if declared rebel by Yamina

Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu said at a Mimouna celebration in Or Akiva on Saturday night that he sensed new hope that he would soon return to power

 MK Amichai Chikli reacts during a plenum session in the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on January 19, 2022.

Passover hametz controversy 'crummy' excuse for Idit Silman - opinion

Idit Silman learned the wrong lesson! The Holocaust shows the dangers of giving the state too many coercive powers violating individual autonomy.

 CLEARLY, THE BIG hametz controversy is a crummy excuse for Idit Silman’s behavior.

Smotrich's words on the current coalition are appalling - editorial

Smotrich has no doubt whatsoever that he is right, that his path is the correct one, and that his worldview is the one most pleasant in God’s eyes.

 Religious Zionist leader MK Bezalel Smotrich.

Netanyahu offered Silman's husband a 'senior political position' - report

MK Idit Silman's husband reportedly told his inner circle of opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu's offer.

 Likud head Benjamin Netanyahu at his party faction meeting, December 13, 2021.