Idit Silman

Silman declares Nile crocodile ‘cultivated wild animal’ to allow Ben-Gvir's 'crocodile prison' plan

The environmental protection minister changed the crocodile’s legal status to facilitate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s proposed “crocodile prison.”

JULY 17, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A crocodile (Crocodylus Acutus) rests at the National Zoo of Managua November 13,2007.

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

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said that claims that he took pills to function were "blatant lies" meant to damage his chances of being elected again.

MAY 8, 2026|ByARIELLA ROITMAN, GILAD MORAG

A GENERAL view of the Sharon region under heavy haze, February 14, 2026.

Malfunction in Ashdod sewage plant causes Hydrogen sulfide leaks in Yavne

According to Maariv, a joint ministry-STP investigation into the complaint revealed a “significant malfunction” in the site’s biological treatment system, caused by prohibited sewage entering.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026|ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Prosecution challenges Netanyahu’s account of Walla’s importance in Case 4000

Prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh presses Prime Minister Netanyahu in Case 4000, questioning his stance on editorial influence and the importance of internet coverage.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Environment Min. Silman defends plasticware tax implemented by previous gov't

Silman will work with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in order to find an "appropriate substitute" for the now-canceled plastic tax.

JANUARY 29, 2023ByELIAV BREUER

Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman is seen at the handover ceremony replacing outgoing minister Tamar Zandberg, in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.

Israel gives NIS 32m. to local municipalities to fight climate change

Idit Silman: "The local municipalities are the ministry's arm in the fight to protect the environment."

JANUARY 3, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Did Right harm itself by supporting High Court's Chikli decision? - analysis

The right-wing bloc is notorious for criticizing the High Court of Justice, but now it's expressing support for it.

OCTOBER 10, 2022ByELIAV BREUER

Leader of the Opposition and head of the Likud party Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

High Court greenlights Chikli, Silman and Balad to run in election

Petitioners said that they were disappointed in the ruling * Zehava Galon says that Chikli and Silman protected by corruption

OCTOBER 9, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Yamina MK Idit Silman at the Knesset, April 25, 2022.

High Court hears petitions about if Silman, Chikli can run for Knesset

Central Election Committee head and High Court Justice Yitzhak Amit ruled that Yamina MK Silman was permitted to run with the Likud.

OCTOBER 6, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Meretz files appeal to Supreme Court for not disqualifying Silman

Silman entered the previous Knesset as a member of Yamina, and then announced in April that she was leaving the coalition, ending its 61-member majority.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Meretz petitions to block Silman from running with Likud

Meretz accused Silman of leaving the coalition after receiving offers from the Likud for the next election, which is illegal according to the election laws.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022ByELIAV BREUER