Israel’s government in turmoil as coalition loses majority after whip quits

Bennett says Bibi activists threatened Idit Silman before she left the coalition; snap polls show gridlock could continue after a new election

As coalition teeters, snap polls show gridlock could continue after a new election (Times of Israel)
Surveys show Netanyahu could theoretically form a government if joined by Yamina after new national vote — but it is not clear that such an alliance is still viable

Bennett: Bibi activists threatened Silman before she left coalition (Jerusalem Post)
Bennett and Lapid to meet over coalition crisis; Netanyahu congratulates Silman's decision

Israel’s political bombshell: Bennett survival, Bibi comeback, or elections? (Haaretz)
The Israeli government just lost its majority in the Knesset, but Netanyahu is still far from getting his own majority to replace it. What does the latest drama mean for Bennett, Lapid, Gantz and other key players?

After Silman mutiny, all eyes on who might jump coalition ship next (Times of Israel)
Yamina MK Abir Kara seen as most likely to defect, but opposition will need to do a lot more wooing if it has any hopes of retaking power

Israel’s political crisis: Bennett ignored all warning signs (Haaretz)
Coalition whip Idit Silmans' defection took Bennett by surprise, leaving him with no majority and an uncertain political future

Photo: Knesset whip Idit Silman