Idit Silman

Who are the Likud ministers, MKs unlikely to make it into 26th Knesset? - explainer

Several current Likud ministers and MKs are expected to lose their seats in the 26th Knesset following October's election, largely because the party's size is expected to shrink from 36 to 20-25 MKs.

Campaign materials of candidates who ran in yesterday’s Likud primary elections are seen in Jerusalem, August 18, 2026
A crocodile (Crocodylus Acutus) rests at the National Zoo of Managua November 13,2007.

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

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


Degania Beach finally reopens to public after years-long closure

The beach was originally closed to the public due to extensive works carried out by Israel’s national water company.

 A VIEW of the Kinneret with the Hermon in the background. The view that inspired Rachel the Poetess, among others.

MK Idit Silman releases updated climate law draft

The version of the bill submitted on Thursday includes amendments required by Silman's fellow coalition members. 

 Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman is seen at the handover ceremony replacing outgoing minister Tamar Zandberg, in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.

Environment Min. Silman defends plasticware tax implemented by previous gov't

Silman will work with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in order to find an "appropriate substitute" for the now-canceled plastic tax.

 Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman is seen at the handover ceremony replacing outgoing minister Tamar Zandberg, in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.

Israel gives NIS 32m. to local municipalities to fight climate change

Idit Silman: "The local municipalities are the ministry's arm in the fight to protect the environment."

 Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman is seen at the handover ceremony replacing outgoing minister Tamar Zandberg, in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.

Did Right harm itself by supporting High Court's Chikli decision? - analysis

The right-wing bloc is notorious for criticizing the High Court of Justice, but now it's expressing support for it.

 Leader of the Opposition and head of the Likud party Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media  in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

High Court greenlights Chikli, Silman and Balad to run in election

Petitioners said that they were disappointed in the ruling * Zehava Galon says that Chikli and Silman protected by corruption

 Yamina MK Idit Silman at the Knesset, April 25, 2022.

High Court hears petitions about if Silman, Chikli can run for Knesset

Central Election Committee head and High Court Justice Yitzhak Amit ruled that Yamina MK Silman was permitted to run with the Likud.

 Yamina MK Idit Silman at the Knesset, April 25, 2022.

Meretz files appeal to Supreme Court for not disqualifying Silman

Silman entered the previous Knesset as a member of Yamina, and then announced in April that she was leaving the coalition, ending its 61-member majority.

 Yamina MK Idit Silman at the Knesset, April 25, 2022.

Meretz petitions to block Silman from running with Likud

Meretz accused Silman of leaving the coalition after receiving offers from the Likud for the next election, which is illegal according to the election laws.

 Bennett reaches out to Netanyahu as MK Idit Silman looks on following a vote on the new coalition in the Knesset on June 13, 2021.

Netanyahu selects Idit Silman, Amichai Chikli for Likud list

Idit Silman, Amichai Chikli, and Moshe Saada have all been the subjects of Israeli political controversies during their tenures.

 Likud head Benjamin Netanyahu presents new additions to his faction's list ahead of the elections to the Knesset in November