Israel’s Naftali Bennett loses majority after MP quits coalition

Idit Silman's departure amid row over Passover bread leaves PM with same number of seats as opposition

A key member of Naftali Bennett's Yamina party has quit the Israeli coalition government after a row about 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.