Idit Silman
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Idit Silman, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Significant Vote Discrepancies Found in Likud 2026 Primaries Prompt Calls for Full Recount
A sample audit of the Likud 2026 primary results uncovered major vote count discrepancies at multiple polling stations, prompting candidates to demand a full recount by an indepen…
Left-Wing Critics Target Roy Folkman After Joining Gadi Eizenkot’s 'Yashar' Party
Roy Folkman joined Gadi Eizenkot’s new party "Yashar," prompting a left-wing backlash accusing him of right-wing ties and ideological inconsistency. Despite criticism, Eizenkot pr…
West Bank Becomes Israel’s Central Political and Security Front After October 7 Attacks
Following the October 7 attacks, Israel’s focus has shifted to the West Bank as the central arena for political campaigns, international diplomatic battles, and looming security t…
Israeli Environment Minister Yet to Renew Hunting Ban on Endangered Turtle Dove and Quail
Israel’s Environment Minister Idit Silman has not yet renewed the hunting ban on the endangered turtle dove and migratory quail, which expires soon. These species have been protec…
Psychology Explains Why Gottlieb, Golan, and Silman Lost Likud Primaries Despite Viral Anger
Despite viral popularity and strong online support, Tali Gottlieb, Mai Golan, and Idit Silman lost Likud primaries due to gender biases and political maneuvering. Male politicians…
Bennett Faces Criticism Over Unrealistic Promises to Cut Cost of Living by 30%
Naftali Bennett promises a 30% cut in food prices by dismantling monopolies, but critics call his plans unrealistic given Israel's economic challenges and his limited past achieve…
Netanyahu Grants Political Shield Only to Avi Dichter After Likud Primaries
After the Likud primaries, Netanyahu decided to grant a protected Knesset list spot only to Minister Avi Dichter, excluding other prominent members. To ease tensions, he promised…
Likud Primaries Reveal Who Truly Integrates and Who Remains an Outsider
The Likud party primaries revealed which politicians have truly integrated and who remains marginalized, affecting internal alliances and careers. The article also includes a pers…
Ayalon Flood Prevention Drainage System Faces Operational Budget Shortfall Ahead of Winter
The drainage system designed to prevent flooding in the Ayalon area as part of Israel Railways' fourth track project lacks an approved operational budget ahead of winter. Despite…
Netanyahu Faces Dilemma Over Excluding Likud Minister After Primary Results
Prime Minister Netanyahu is pleased with the Likud primary results but faces a dilemma over reinstating excluded minister Avi Dichter using reserved slots, risking internal critic…
Netanyahu Faces Internal Revolt as Key Likud Figures Plot Political Revenge
Idit Silman Falls Short in Likud Primaries After Political Rise and Fall
Idit Silman, former coalition chair in the Bennett-Lapid government, failed to secure a Knesset seat in the recent Likud primaries, receiving 17,850 votes but ranking 25th. Despit…
Outgoing Israeli Ministers and MKs to Receive Up to 312,000 Shekels in Transition Grants
Seventeen Likud ministers and MKs ousted in primaries will receive transition grants up to 312,000 shekels based on tenure. Other retiring MKs from various parties will also get g…
Netanyahu Shapes Likud Primaries to Secure Loyal Candidates and Moderate Appeal
Prime Minister Netanyahu managed the Likud primaries to prioritize loyal and moderate candidates, sidelining some perceived as non-electoral or disloyal. While he secured key plac…
Likud Primaries Leave Senior Ministers Out Despite Millions in Campaign Funding
Several senior Likud ministers and Knesset members failed to secure realistic spots in the party's primaries despite receiving substantial campaign funding totaling over 5 million…
Several Prominent Likud Members Left Off Party List After Primaries
Following the Likud party primaries, several prominent members including Avi Dichter and May Golan were excluded from the upcoming Knesset list, with most reacting quietly except…
Likud Primaries Count Shows May Golan and Several Ministers Outside Winning Spots
In the Likud primaries, over 95% of votes counted show Ministers May Golan, Avi Dichter, and Idit Silman outside winning spots, with Nir Barkat and Ze'ev Elkin vying for the last…
Energy Minister Eli Cohen Tops Likud Primaries as Netanyahu Shapes Party List
Energy Minister Eli Cohen won first place in the Likud primaries, with Yariv Levin and Amir Ohana following. Netanyahu influenced the party list, securing reserved slots for key m…
Netanyahu and Wife Vote in Likud Primaries, Urge Members to Support Right-Wing List
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife voted in the Likud primaries in Jerusalem, urging members to support a strong right-wing list. Over 34,500 members have voted so far…
Comedian Guy Hochman Visits Likud Primaries, Highlights Party Atmosphere and Controversies
Comedian Guy Hochman visited the Likud primaries on August 17, 2026, sharing humorous interactions and noting the presence of Itamar Ben-Gvir's son. The primaries involve 140,000…
Low Voter Turnout Marks Intense Leadership Battle in Likud Primaries
Likud's primary elections saw low turnout with only 24% voting by 4 PM, as nearly 40 incumbents compete for 15 key spots. Amir Ohana leads the race for first place amid a complex…
Netanyahu Pushes Miri Regev and Idit Silman in Likud Primaries at Tali Gottlieb's Expense
In the Likud primaries, Prime Minister Netanyahu is promoting Miri Regev and Idit Silman to higher list positions at the expense of Tali Gottlieb, aiming to secure women's represe…
Likud Activist Rami Ben Yehuda Targets Ze'ev Elkin in Party Primaries
Likud activist Rami Ben Yehuda publicly targets Ze'ev Elkin in party primaries, accusing him of aiding Islamist elements and opposing his candidacy. He supports candidates Tali Go…
Tough Likud Primaries Could Leave Senior MKs Out of Knesset
Likud's upcoming primaries feature a complex system combining member votes and reserved slots controlled by Netanyahu, creating fierce competition for limited Knesset seats and ra…
Ben Gvir’s Crocodile Deterrent Plan at Israeli Prison Joins Global Unusual Jail Practices
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir plans to install a crocodile moat at Ketziot Prison as a security deterrent, a move temporarily halted by court. This unusual i…
Itamar Ben Gvir Endorses Likud Primary Candidates in Support Videos
Itamar Ben Gvir, leader of Otzma Yehudit, has released endorsement videos for several Likud candidates ahead of the party's primaries, signaling support for political allies despi…
Minister Idit Silman Opens Up About Painful Miscarriages and Medical Tragedy
Israeli Minister Idit Silman shared her emotional struggles with miscarriages and a tragic medical error that led to the death of twins, emphasizing she bears no blame. She also a…
Israel’s Environmental Fund Faces 4 Billion Shekel Deficit After Years of Overspending
Israel’s Environmental Protection Ministry faces a 4 billion shekel deficit in its Cleanliness Fund after years of overspending and reallocating funds. Despite billions collected…
Two Likud MKs Consider Quitting Primaries Over Netanyahu’s Reserved Slots for Ministers
Two Likud MKs are considering quitting the party primaries in protest against Benjamin Netanyahu’s reserved slots for ministers, including Israel Katz, Haim Katz, and Gideon Sa'ar…
Netanyahu Faces Backlash Over Reserved Knesset Slots for Key Ministers Amid Party Tensions
Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to reserve Knesset slots for ministers Israel Katz, Gideon Sa'ar, and Haim Katz has caused internal Likud party outrage, with accusations of po…
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Sparks Online Controversy Attending Rabbi Pinto's Son's Engagement
Former Mossad chief Dedi Barnea attended Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto's son's engagement with senior Likud officials, sparking social media controversy due to Pinto's criminal past. Barn…
Israeli Nature Authority Employee Suspended After Forcibly Removing Haredi Yeshiva Students
An Israel Nature and Parks Authority employee was suspended after being filmed expelling Haredi yeshiva students from a nature reserve while shouting "Deserters go home." The inci…
Top Likud Officials Attend Engagement of Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto’s Son Amid Controversy
Senior Likud officials, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, attended the engagement of Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto’s son, despite Pinto’s past bribery conviction and imprisonment. T…
Israeli Government Pushes IDF to Limits Amid Political Turmoil and Draft Evasion Crisis
Israel’s government is pushing the IDF to its operational limits while protecting draft evaders with Iron Dome coverage, amid political infighting and societal divisions. The mili…
Minister Silman Claims Change Government Acted Freely Without Attorney General Interference
Minister Idit Silman said the previous Change Government acted freely without Attorney General interference, unlike the current government. The Attorney General recently sought a…
Israeli Environmental Groups Warn Israel Is Unprepared for Next Mega Wildfire
Israeli environmental groups warn that Israel is unprepared for the next large wildfire, lacking sufficient firefighters, technology, and a national plan. They call for immediate…
Israeli Ministers Visit Crocodile Pits Dug Around Ktziot Prison Amid Legal Battle
Israeli ministers toured crocodile pits dug around Ktziot Prison, intended to deter Palestinian terrorists, but a court injunction currently blocks bringing crocodiles there. Anim…
Jerusalem Court Halts Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Crocodile Moat Plan Around Ketziot Prison
The Jerusalem District Court temporarily halted construction of a crocodile moat around Ketziot Prison’s security wing, citing concerns over prisoner conditions. Minister Itamar B…
Environment Minister Silman’s Diary Reveals Focus on Social and Political Events Over Environmental Issues
Israeli Environment Minister Idit Silman’s 2025 diary shows extensive attendance at social and political events, with little engagement with environmental groups or crisis managem…
Extreme Heat Frequency in Israel to Surge Sharply Despite Government Budget Cuts
Israel faces a sharp increase in extreme heat events due to climate change, with temperatures rising significantly by 2100. Despite growing health risks and more frequent heat wav…
National Security Minister Ben Gvir Condemns Tel Aviv University Over Crocodile Moat Protest
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sharply criticized Tel Aviv University and an animal rights group for opposing his plan to surround terrorist detention centers with a c…
Israeli Political Satire Highlights Knesset Dissolution and Key Figures' Quirks
The Israeli Knesset dissolved after passing a bill involving crocodiles in a terrorist prison plan. Political figures like Tali Gottlieb, Benny Gantz, Yair Lapid, and Naftali Benn…
Likud Prepares to Cancel Primaries and Appoint Committee to Set Knesset List
Likud is preparing to cancel its upcoming primaries and instead appoint a committee led by Prime Minister Netanyahu to determine the Knesset candidate list, possibly due to securi…
Israel Begins Construction of Crocodile Moat at Ketziot Prison to Boost Security
Israel has begun digging a 180-meter crocodile moat around the security wing of Ketziot Prison to improve security. The project, led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir…
Right-Wing Minister Silman Rejects Almog Cohen's Threat to Form New Party Over Likud List
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen threatened to form a new party if not given a reserved spot on Likud's list, prompting Minister Idit Silman to call for right-wing unity and warn again…
Ramat Negev Council Head Criticizes Minister Ben Gvir’s Crocodile Moat Plan Around Ketziot Prison
Ramat Negev Council head Eran Doron condemned National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s plan to surround Ketziot Prison with a crocodile moat as an expensive gimmick. Environme…
Israel Advances 'Crocodile Prison' Plan with Security Service Support and MoE Debate
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is advancing a plan to build a moat filled with crocodiles around a prison wing housing dangerous terrorists, supported by the…
Thousands Gather at Zikim Beach for Gaza March Amid Military Restrictions
The Nahala movement is holding a large rally at Zikim Beach near Gaza's northern boundary after coordinating with the IDF, which imposed a temporary military closure in the area…
