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Idit Silman’s departure amid row over Passover bread leaves PM with same number of seats as oppositionA key member of Naftali Bennett’s Yamina party has quit the Israeli coalition government after a row over unleavened bread during Passover, in a surprise move that leaves the prime minister 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. Continue reading...