[60095] The political storm between Idit Silman and Naftali Bennett intensifies

Head-on confrontation: Silman and Bennett trade media blows

The political relationship between Minister Idit Silman and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett reached a boiling point today, with a series of mutual statements on social media. Idit Silman, who is identified with the current coalition, attacked Bennett and claimed that he is conducting "spins" against her while using "Israel's heroes, battle-shocked, and those suffering from mental trauma" in order to incite against her. According to Silman, this is an improper practice intended to cover up political failures, and she even called on him to stop engaging with her, claiming that "your career is in its death throes."

On the other hand, Keren Terner Eyal, who expresses a critical stance toward the current government, published personal testimony about a conversation she had with her daughter. According to Terner, she sharply criticized Minister Silman for claiming that Bennett "takes pills." Terner claimed that this is a lie intended to "insult and diminish" Bennett, while harming people who suffer from real mental difficulties.

At the same time, figures on the web identified with opposition to Bennett demanded from him, once again, to "disclose his medical file" to prove or refute the claims regarding his medical condition, arguing that he is a political figure whose transparency is required.

On a separate issue that arose on the web, Yossi Lipsh, who presents a critical stance toward mainstream media outlets, criticized the coverage of the past affair of journalist Yoav Zitun. According to Lipsh, this is an attempt to sway public opinion after the closing of an investigation file, and this is in the broader context of a lack of trust in the media establishment.