Naftali Bennett started the morning (Wednesday) at the hotel where he is staying in Washington by putting on tefillin and praying Shacharit - and of course invited the photographer accompanying him to document the moment.
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Social media was quick to comment on the photos.
Michael Shemesh, the political correspondent for 'Kan News', responded:
'"You can dislike Bennett, think he lied, etc. The fact that the Israeli prime minister wraps himself in a tallit and puts on tefillin in Washington on an official visit (and doesn't eat at a Sheratzim restaurant, etc.) contributes little to the sense of Jewish pride.".
Writer and stand-up comedian Hanoch Daum attached a photo and wrote: "The Israeli prime minister puts on tefillin before a summit meeting with the US president. It moves me.".
Commentator Ben Caspit responded: "Me too.".
MK Vladimir Belyak Mish Atid tweeted: "I am a secular person, but the image of the Israeli Prime Minister putting on tefillin during his visit to the US moves me as a Jew and as a citizen of Israel. Good luck, Mr. Prime Minister.".
On the other hand, there were those who did not forgive Bennett for his lies - and attacked him this time as well.
The presenter is a crook and an actor 🤮🤮 pic.twitter.com/sSK6hyLkFD
— 🟢 Yuval Ofer (@yuvalo1963) August 25, 2021
Avi Rabina of Kol Chai responded: "With one hand, to harm kosher, Shabbat, and the children of the Havrehim. With the other hand, to get excited: 'Jewish pride' from the tefillin hoisted in Washington. I refuse to get excited.".
During the day, Bennett will meet with the US Secretary of State, the US Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Advisor. Tomorrow, Bennett and President Joe Biden will meet face-to-face, followed by a more extensive meeting with the participation of senior staff members who joined the trip.
Bennett is accompanied in Washington by National Security Chief Eyal Hulta, Cabinet Secretary Shalom Shlomo, Prime Minister's Chief of Staff Tal Gan Zvi, Military Secretary to the Prime Minister Major General Avi Gil, Political Advisor Shamrit Meir and other senior officials.
