Idit Silman
Idit Silman is an Israeli lawmaker and member of the Likud Party and is the country's current environmental protection minister.
In the past, Silman was part of the Yamina Party and served as the coalition chairwoman in 2021, during the Naftali Bennett-led government. However, she would quit the post due to a debate surrounding the presence of hametz products in hospitals during the Passover holiday – a debate many accuse Silman of being responsible for starting. This debate, in part, led to the government's collapse.
Protesters spread pita in front of Likud MK's home in call for hostages' return
The protest was also a jab at Silman, who caused the dissolution of the previous government due to a dispute over a decision to allow leavened bread in hospitals during Passover.
Israeli arrested for slapping Minister Idit Silman in Rehovot
Idit Silman to become third Israeli minister to visit Saudi Arabia - report
Israeli government pushes for net zero by 2050 with climate bill
Illegal Palestinian waste fire forces settler shop owners to stay indoors
"We woke up one morning" to "a big black thick pillar of smoke, no one can breathe."
Israel, Morocco to collaborate on climate issues
The agreement will include a framework for cooperation between research institutes, entrepreneurs, and public and private bodies in the field of the environment.
What will Israel spend on the environment this year?
The ministry said it feels successful in that its total compensation stayed the same or even went up despite budget cuts to ministries across the board.
National parks open free of charge for Gaza border residents
People living within 40 km of the Gaza Strip will be granted free entry into the country's national parks and gardens, including the night parking lots, starting from Thursday.
Lighting Lag Ba'omer fires in open areas to be banned throughout Israel
The Health and Environmental Protection ministries joined the call to avoid lighting fires this Lag Ba'omer and gave out guidelines for a safe holiday.
Knesset fails to advance Climate Bill due to internal opposition
An affirmative vote by the Ministerial Committee on Legislation is required to advance the bill to the Knesset and make it law.
Hundreds protest judicial reform outside ministers' homes
On Silman's street, people who opposed the protest sprayed the demonstrators with pepper spray.
Israel is not prepared for climate change, Silman says following UN report
The IPCC report indicated that the world is on the brink of a climate change disaster.
MKs in disguise: Israeli lawmakers dress up for Purim
Several Israeli MKs and ministers took the time to make costumes that either reflected Purim merriment or contained political meanings.
Ministers approve controversial 'Hametz Law' for preliminary reading in Knesset
The "Hametz Law" makes it illegal for hospitals to enter or hold hametz (leavened bread) during Passover.
How will Israel's new Netanyahu gov't handle 'green' policies? - opinion
They say rain is a sign of good fortune – and as I write this, it has just started to rain in Israel. Good luck, Minister Idit Silman!
