""He was dysfunctional, in a poor mental state, and also confused": Silman's recording of Bennett is revealed

Haredim 10
May 5, 2026   
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Minister Idit Silman's testimony at a closed activists' conference, about what allegedly happened behind the scenes of the previous government - under the leadership of Naftali Bennett, was revealed in a recording obtained by Channel 14.

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In a closed conversation with activists, Silman claimed that Bennett was in a poor mental state – and that he was not the one who actually led the government.

Silman is heard saying: "I'll tell you something that most people don't know. After all, in the previous government, Naftali Bennett didn't function, and that was from the beginning. He was both confused and stuttering. In my opinion, in general, he was in a really, really bad mental state - everyone around him knew.".

According to her, his inability to lead led to the transfer of control to his partner: "The one who actually ran the Prime Minister's Office was Lapid and his entire team.".

Silman also referred to the political process in which she withdrew from the coalition and led to the overthrow of the government: "As far as I'm concerned, when I overthrown them, I overthrown Lapid as head of the government, and that was clear to everyone.".

No response was provided on behalf of Minister Silman.

The 'Together' party said in response to Channel 14: "Fake. The 'Together' party led by Bennett wishes Silman great success in the upcoming primaries. Without a doubt, she will bring great honor to the Likud.".


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