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Israeli parliament’s coalition chair resigns, opening door to new elections, and possible Bibi Netanyahu comeback.
The current coalition government was formed on June 13, 2021, after four elections were held in under two years. It comprises eight parties, spanning the spectrum of ideologies — from the far left-wing Meretz party, to New Hope and Yamina on the right, and for the first time ever, includes an Arab party, the United Arab List.
FOX NewsIdit Silman, a member of Israel’s Knesset and chairman of the current governing coalition, resigned her leadership position in the coalition Wednesday, throwing the Jewish state’s parliament into chaos and emboldening former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel’s Knesset follows a parliamentary system, so the government’s executive branch emerges from the majority party – or from a coalition of parties that make up a majority. The current ruling coalition only enjoyed a 1-seat majority in the Knesset, with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s conservative Yamina Party teaming up with the liberal Yesh Atid Party, led by Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid. This coalition ousted the previous coalition, led by Netanyahu’s Likud Party, which still controls a plurality of seats in the Knesset.
Silman’s resignation threatens to deprive the coalition of its majority, leading to a snap election and opening the door for Netanyahu’s return. Silman said that she chose to resign because she “cannot take it anymore,” adding that she cannot continue harming the Jewish identity of the State of Israel, The Jerusalem Post reported.
Netanyahu congratulated Silman on her decision, thanking her “in the name of many people in Israel that waited for this moment.” Likud head Yariv Levin congratulated Silman, praising her for “saving the State of Israel from a dangerous and unprecedented process of deep damage to the Jewish character of the state and the foundations of its existence.”
Likud Party officials have claimed that Silman is not the only coalition member to have been considering resignation, and they expressed hope that others will follow her lead. Only one more defection will cause an election.
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Linda Riverasays
God greatly bless you dear Silman for your ethics!
More defections! All decent people want Bibi back. Fast!
Linda Rivera says
God greatly bless you dear Silman for your ethics!
More defections! All decent people want Bibi back. Fast!
Mano says
Bibi did mention back last year to Putin
I’ll be back
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Classy Infidel says
I hope so. The world needs readjusting.
sixlittlerabbits says
Was sorry to see Bibi overthrown. Hope he comes back ASAP. Israel needs him.
BLR says
Israel wants an answer to Iran’s aggression disband a reluctant leadership and reinstall BiBI .
Az gal says
Yes!