Netanyahu kept in hospital for tests after feeling unwell during holiday prayer service

Former PM reportedly fainted at Jerusalem synagogue

Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu was rushed to Sha’arei Tzedek Medical Center on Wednesday afternoon after he reportedly fainted during Yom Kippur prayers in a Jerusalem synagogue.

“The former prime minister began to feel unwell in synagogue during prayers,” his office said in a statement. “He underwent a series of tests at the scene that came back normal and is now feeling better. In order to be certain, Netanyahu went to the hospital independently.”

The former prime minister’s doctor released a statement Wednesday evening reassuring that Netanyahu feels well but will spend the night in the hospital for further tests.

Prime Minister Yair Lapid wished his rival full health in a tweet sent out shortly after Yom Kippur ended.

Netanyahu’s bloc partners, notably Shas head Arye Deri, United Torah Judaism head Yitzchak Goldknopf and MK Itamar Ben-Gvir, also wished Netanyahu well.