With coalition and opposition tied in Knesset, legislation virtually impossible without cooperation across political divide; Silman claims motivated by concerns for Jewish identity of Israel but some speculate she has already secured a place in Netanyahu's Likud
Coalition whip, who dramatically quit government without telling PM in advance, said to have received assurances from Netanyahu's party; no comment from Silman on matter
The opposition has 2 main potential paths to unseat Bennett's eight-party government. Neither is straightforward, but Idit Silman's bombshell resignation makes them more plausible