Will Israel’s Government Fall? Four Scenarios: Jerusalem Post staff, Jerusalem Post, Apr. 6, 2022 — With the resignation of MK Idit Silman from the coalition, here are four possible scenarios of what will come next:
Annual ‘Hametz’ Wars at Center Of Crisis That Could End Israel’s 36th Government: Judah Ari Gross, Times of Israel, Apr. 6, 2022
Even if the Bennett Government Survives, Israel’s Political Paralysis Has Returned: Haviv Rettig Gur, Times of Israel, Apr. 7, 2022
Lapid Should Thank Silman for Making Him PM – Analysis: Lahav Harkov, Jerusalem Post, Apr. 6, 2022
Spike in Violence Poses Test for Israel’s Fragile Government: Patrick Kingsley, NY Times, Apr. 1, 2022
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With Coalition Chair Gone, Bennett Must Go: Mati Tuchfeld, Israel Hayom, Apr. 6, 2022 — The right-wing rally planned for Wednesday evening has taken on additional urgency following Coalition Chairwoman and Yamina MK Idit Silman’s decision to resign from the coalition.
Bennett Neglected His Home Party And Paid A Heavy Price – Analysis: Herb Keinon, Jerusalem Post, Apr. 6, 2022 — “When there is love, everything works out,” Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said at a news conference on Tuesday, quoting his wife and channeling his inner Romeo when answering a question about a crisis over hametz that erupted the day before.
Coalition Chair Idit Silman: I Won’t Support the Western Wall Compromise: Israel National News, Mar. 27, 2022 — Assessing the future of the current government, coalition chair MK Idit Silman (Yamina) insists that it has a good chance of living out its term in office, provided that it adheres to right-wing values and to the ideology underpinning its formation.
Yamina MK Issues Ultimatum to Bennett On Remaining In Coalition: Tal Schneider and Carrie Keller-Lynn, Times of Israel, Apr. 7, 2022 — Yamina MK Nir Orbach has presented Prime Minister Naftali Bennett with an ultimatum as both the party and the coalition struggle to remain stable and united following the dramatic defection of MK Idit Silman on Wednesday.
‘Israel is Bleeding’: Right Rallies after Gov’t Destabilized: Michael Starr, Jerusalem Post, Apr. 6, 2022 — Buoyed by the defection of coalition chairwoman MK Idit Silman to his Likud party — a move that may signal the imminent demise of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s administration — opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu was cheered on by his adoring supporters at a rally in Jerusalem on Wednesday night.