Netanyahu's Wife Threatens Legal Action Over Upcoming Investigative Report

Attorneys for Sara Netanyahu have sent a warning letter to Channel 13, the investigative program "HaMakor," and journalist Raviv Drucker, demanding the immediate halt of a report scheduled to air this evening. The letter was prompted by a preview and inquiry released by the program concerning alleged demands by Netanyahu for security arrangements and renovations at official residences. These reportedly include security measures, construction work, window replacements at the Caesarea home damaged by a drone attack, renovations at a Jerusalem apartment, and extended security for the family abroad.

Netanyahu's legal team asserts that the report is false, constitutes "defamation of the most severe degree," and presents a biased and slanderous misrepresentation. They emphasize that all decisions regarding security construction and arrangements are made solely by authorized professional bodies, including the Prime Minister's Office security division, the Shin Bet, and the Ministerial Committee on Security. These decisions, they argue, are based on operational assessments, not Netanyahu's personal preferences, and have previously been upheld by the Supreme Court.

The lawyers also claim the response time provided was unreasonably short, indicating bad faith. They warn that public discussion of complex security arrangements could expose sensitive information, reveal weaknesses, and endanger lives. Furthermore, they allege the report's timing and reliance on sources identified as political opponents of the Prime Minister suggest a malicious political motive to harm the Prime Minister through his wife.

In conclusion, the attorneys have issued an ultimatum: if the program airs and includes defamatory content, an immediate civil lawsuit for at least 1,000,000 shekels will be filed, along with a criminal complaint and a request for an injunction to remove the publication and demand an apology.