Israel PM loses majority after MP quits coalition
A key member of Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's Yamina party yesterday said she was quitting his coalition government, in a surprise move that leaves him without a parliamentary majority. Idit Silman's announcement left Bennett's coalition, an alliance of parties ranging from the Jewish right and Israeli doves to an Arab Muslim party, with 60 seats -- the same as the opposition. Bennett's coalition may continue ruling with 60 seats, although with difficulty passing new legislation. If another member of the coalition defects, however, the Knesset could hold a vote of no confidence and potentially lead Israel back to the polls for a fifth parliamentary election in four years.
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