Candidates Report Netanyahu's Wife Asked for Paid Speaking Gigs for Son
Candidates for the chairmanship of the Keren Hayesod (United Israel Appeal) organization have reported an unusual request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu. According to a report by Channel 13 News on Monday, the candidates stated they were asked to "arrange paid lectures for Yair Netanyahu." The candidates also claimed Sara Netanyahu requested they "stop lectures by political rivals."
Amid these reported demands, Eli Hazan, who was appointed chairman of Keren Hayesod less than two weeks ago, resigned from his position. The Prime Minister's Office and the Likud party have vehemently denied the allegations.
A statement from the Likud party declared the report "an absolute lie," asserting that Mrs. Netanyahu did not interfere in appointments, speeches, or any other matter within Keren Hayesod. The party characterized the claims as baseless slander and part of a campaign against Netanyahu.