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


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

Coalition delays Idit Silman's Likud switch as revenge for toppling government

If Silman wishes to run in a different party in the upcoming election, she will now have to resign from the Knesset.

 MK's Idit Silman and Nir Orbach arrive for a party meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on May 16, 2022