the output of Idit Silmantraining deputy Yamina of the prime minister, leaves the coalition with 60 deputies, one below the threshold of the necessary majority in the Knessetthe Israeli parliament, which has 120 seats.
“I have tried the path of unity. I have worked tremendously for this coalition, but unfortunately I cannot harm Israel’s Jewish identity,” Silman said in a statement.
Bennett and the centrist Yair Lapid In June, they formed a disparate coalition of 61 deputies that brings together parties of the left, center, right and an Arab formation, something unusual in the country’s history. The formation of this government put an end to the 12 consecutive years of the mandate of Benjamin Netanyahu.
“I am going to try to talk to my friends to go back home and form a right-wing government. I know I’m not the only one to feel this way“said the dissident deputy, whose departure was celebrated by Netanyahu, head of the conservative opposition.
“Idit, you have just shown that what guides your behavior is the Jewish identity of Israel, the land of Israel, and I welcome you back to the national field,” Netanyahu said in a video, referring to the right-wing opposition bloc that he leads and brings together his party, the LikudOrthodox Jewish formations and the extreme right.
At this moment, the Israeli parliament is having a break and the budget, which must be approved by the majority to avoid the dissolution of the chamber, has already received the approval of the deputies.
The situation is complicated since the government coalition has 60 seats and the opposition as well. If it manages to get at least one deputy to join them, it could present a motion and achieve new legislative elections.
Netanyahu, who wants to become prime minister again despite corruption charges against him, has already asked other right-wing government deputies to join him.
“They will be welcomed with open arms and full honours,” he declared.
The departure of the deputy occurs after a confrontation this week with the Minister of Health, Nitzan Horowitzwhich asked hospitals, in accordance with a Supreme Court decision, to authorize the distribution of leavened bread during the Jewish Passover, instead of the unleavened bread that marks tradition.
But political commentators questioned this Wednesday that this was the real reason and referred rather to internal tensions due to the enormous differences between the parties that make up the government.
This political crisis also comes at a time of uncertainty in Israel, which has suffered three bloody attacks in the last two weeks, two linked to the jihadist organization Islamic State.
This resurgence of violence has made Israel multiply its raids in West Bankoccupied Palestinian territory, and subject to new incidents during the Ramadanthe month of fasting and prayer for Muslims, where large gatherings of the faithful are normally held.
Source: Ambito
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