Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett hospitalized after cardiac procedure

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was hospitalized at Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba after feeling unwell during a workout, and subsequently underwent a cardiac catheterization procedure. Bennett's condition is reported to be good, and he will remain under medical observation for continued treatment. The hospitalization occurs as Bennett signals a political comeback, having recently registered a new political party under the provisional name 'Bennett 2026' and hired strategists to assess his electoral prospects. Bennett, who previously led the Yamina party and served as prime minister until 2022, has not ruled out returning to public office and is seen as a potential challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Recent polling suggests Bennett could be competitive against Netanyahu in future elections. The incident highlights both his current health status and his renewed involvement in Israeli politics.