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


My word: Passover, the House, the laws and disorder - opinion

MK Idit Silman resigned her seat in Knesset, throwing the government into disorder as it enters the Passover recess.

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

Bennett combats ultimatum that could bring down coalition

His ultimatum follows the decision by fellow Yamina Party parliamentarian Idit Silman on Wednesday to resign from the coalition.

MK Nir Orbach attends a Foreign Affairs Committee meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on September 25, 2021.

Bennett neglected his home party and paid a heavy price - analysis

Putin and Zelensky are important, but you’re not going to be able to deal with them if your own house is not in order.

 Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett speaks with MK Idit Silman a discussion on the Electricity Law connecting to Arab and Bedouin towns, during a plenum session in the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 5, 2022.

Did Likud break the law by offering Silman a spot?

Silman was reportedly offered the 10th spot on the Likud Party's list and a ministerial position in return for her leaving the coalition.

 Idit Silman, head of the Health Committee leads a Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 16, 2021.

Silman: What bothered me is a minister said to abide by High Court

The MK lamented that while she is considerate of others, others in the coalition are not considerate of her.

 Israeli Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz and MK Idit Silman attend a press conference in the Israeli parliament discussing the working conditions of Israeli medical interns.

Bennett: Bibi activists threatened Silman before she left coalition

Bennett and Lapid to meet over coalition crisis • Netanyahu congratulates Silman's decision

From left to right: MK Idit Silman (Yamina), Defense Minister Benny Gantz, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett