Idit Silman

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

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said that claims that he took pills to function were "blatant lies" meant to damage his chances of being elected again.

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

Malfunction in Ashdod sewage plant causes Hydrogen sulfide leaks in Yavne

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Prosecution challenges Netanyahu’s account of Walla’s importance in Case 4000

Activists gather at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square, October 11, 2025.

Cabinet ministers, Gantz denounce booing of Netanyahu's name during Witkoff's Hostage Square speech


Israel elections: No light at end of the political tunnel - analysis

If the last year has taught the country anything, it is that this state cannot be governed by that narrow of a majority.

 Benjamin Netanyahu is surrounded by Likud members at a preliminary reading at the Knesset of a bill to dissolve the parliament after Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid moved to disband their government and hold an election, in Jerusalem, June 22, 2022.

The Lapid-Bennett experiment was a heroic success - opinion

MIDDLE ISRAEL: This, in a nutshell, is what the approaching election – the fifth Netanyahu has imposed on the Jewish state in less than four years – will be all about.

 THE GOVERNMENT of Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid was short-lived, but its leaders displayed a willingness to sacrifice, reconcile opposites, and jointly deliver results.

Attorney-General asked to probe Likud deal to topple Bennett

Likud has reportedly promised MK Nir Orbach (Yamina) a slot on the party’s list and a cabinet ministry if he would vote to dissolve the Knesset.

 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at a weekly cabinet meeting, June 12, 2022

Almost 50% of COVID-19 cases in Israel from BA.5 variant -health committee

The Health Committee, headed by MK Idit Silman, is holding a discussion on the situation of COVID-19 infections and the treatment of post-COVID.

 CORONAVIRUS ‘CZAR’ Prof. Salman Zarka attends a press conference in Jerusalem on Sunday

Naftali Bennett's coalition is continuing to crumble

Silman denies extortion attempt on Orbach, who is mulling toppling Bennett • Coalition loses vote on minimum wage • Former IDF chief to enter politics

 Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is seen at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on June 7, 2022.

Sa’ar closes door on a new coalition led by Netanyahu

Deals were offered to rebel MKs to quit * settler bill to return

 JUSTICE MINISTER Gideon Sa’ar addresses the Knesset plenum. He has promoted a bill to prevent incitement on social networks.

Israel's coalition crisis: Silman, the coalition rebel, can decide its fate - analysis

Yamina MK Idit Silman, who resigned from the coalition, is stuck between a rock and hard place regarding Monday's seminal bill.

 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and MK Idit Silman seen in better days for them at a Knesset plenum session last July.

Bennett's coalition is starting to punish Silman. Here's how

The MK, formerly from the prime minister's party, angered him Monday when she refused to commit to voting for appointing his confidant, MK Matan Kahana, as religious services minister.

 PRIME MINISTER Naftali Bennett speaks with MK Idit Silman in the Knesset in January.

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.’