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


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