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Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's governing coalition loses its parliamentary majority as coalition whip Idit Silman of the Yamina party defects to the opposition Likud party. This defection raises the likelihood of Israel heading into new elections, marking the potential for the country to hold its fifth election within four years. The political landscape remains volatile as parties jostle for power and influence in the Knesset.
Tuesday, 5 April, 2022