Netanyahu's Ex-Spokesperson Predicts Apology in Sarah Netanyahu Defamation Case

Nir Hefetz, former spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, predicted that Sarah Netanyahu will eventually be forced to apologize in her legal dispute with Democratic Party chairman Yair Golan. Hefetz stated in an interview on Thursday that he believes the legal proceedings will extend beyond the upcoming elections. "Based on my knowledge of her, I don't believe she will take the risk of paying money, and she will pay," Hefetz said, adding, "I estimate they will drag it out until after the elections, and then in court, she will be forced to apologize." He suggested that if the court mandates a comprehensive apology, Golan would likely accept it to conclude the matter.

Hefetz also commented on the lawsuit filed by Sarah Netanyahu against Golan, which stemmed from an incident where protesters gathered outside a Tel Aviv hair salon where she was present. He characterized this event as part of a broader pattern associated with the Netanyahu family, asserting, "The hair salon story is part of this phenomenon, it's all connected to them." He contrasted this focus with the sacrifices of others, stating, "It's not us, it's not the victims of the Nova party massacre, not the people doing 500 days of reserve duty, the story is them. Whether they remain in power or not, that's the mindset."

Furthermore, Hefetz criticized the current election campaign strategy attributed to Netanyahu, particularly its focus on conspiracy theories and the events of October 7th. He expressed confusion about how these themes could benefit the Prime Minister electorally, noting, "I'm confused, I don't understand the event. We know about this agenda, neither she nor the draft evasion are good for winning elections."

Recalling Netanyahu's past successful campaigns, Hefetz highlighted their focus on establishing the Prime Minister's strengths, such as handling Iran or economic and security matters. He questioned the current campaign's agenda, describing Netanyahu's recent actions as reactive rather than proactive. "Call it desperation, call it panic. He's walking around with a fire extinguisher, forced to put out fires," Hefetz remarked. He concluded that while Netanyahu's rivals are actively campaigning, the Prime Minister is in a defensive posture, comparing it to needing to put out fires rather than running a campaign.