BY YEHUDA SHLEZINGER AND MATI TUCHFELD

(Israel Hayom) The resignation on Wednesday of coalition chairwoman and Yamina MK Idit Silman sent ripples through the Israeli political system, with the Bennett-Lapid government trying to salvage the coalition and the opposition garnering support among lawmakers to establish a potential future coalition of their own.

Following her resignation, Silman is reportedly set to join the Likud Party and take on the role of health minister in a potential future coalition government, according to media reports.

Shas Party leader Aryeh Deri said he was not surprised to hear of Silman’s resignation, as “talks over the matter had been conducted for several days.”

“Any price we have to pay to topple this evil government is worth it,” Deri said. “Silman has taken a brave step … Our sister, welcome back home. She has a respectable place in our coalition. And there is room for others who will join. We will all make concessions and cut back on our governmental positions,” he added.