Idit Silman

Idit Silman is a prominent member of the Likud party and the current Minister of Environmental Protection. Her political trajectory is marked by her transition from the Yamina party, where she served as the coalition chairperson during the 36th government (the 'Change Government' led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid). Her resignation from the coalition in April 2022 was the primary catalyst that stripped the government of its majority, eventually leading to the 2022 elections and the formation of the current Netanyahu-led government.

Silman's political identity is rooted in the Religious Zionist movement, focusing on national resilience and Jewish identity within the public sphere. Since joining the Likud, she has been a vocal critic of the previous administration's conduct, particularly regarding the influence of judicial oversight on executive decisions. In recent public statements, Silman has highlighted what she describes as a double standard in the behavior of the Attorney General's office. She claimed that during her time in the previous government, the executive branch operated with significantly more freedom and less interference from legal advisors compared to the scrutiny faced by the current right-wing coalition.

Her tenure as Minister of Environmental Protection has seen her balance environmental advocacy with the needs of national infrastructure and the specific concerns of residents in Judea and Samaria. As a key political figure, her movements and statements are often viewed through the lens of coalition stability and the ongoing debate over the balance of power between Israel's elected officials and the legal establishment.