Israel's Ultra-Orthodox not ready to take down Bennett government
Despite the political upset between the coalition and the opposition, the ultra-Orthodox seem in no hurry to topple the current government.
Knesset member Idit Silman quit the coalition and joined the opposition April 6, ending the government's parliamentarian majority. Silman quit following instructions by Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz for hospitals to allow non-kosher food during the upcoming Passover holiday.
Some observers claim that several opposition politicians were involved in Silman’s decision, while others say that even before the crisis, ultra-Orthodox politicians approached Defense Minister Benny Gantz to propose he quit the cabinet and form a government with them and the Likud. Gantz said yesterday, "I miss the ultra-Orthodox in this government. Nothing will happen in one week without chametz in hospitals. We in the army will work to find the right balance between the High Court and the preservation of tradition."
