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Channel 13Politics

Netanyahu Couple's Unusual Call to Haredi Activist Over 'Guarantees'

Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara had an unusual phone call with a Haredi activist, during which the Prime Minister questioned a request for "guarantees." He expressed shock, asking, "Do they want to die?! How can I give them guarantees?" The specific context and parties involved in the conversation were not fully detailed in the report.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara spoke with a Haredi activist.
  • Netanyahu questioned a request for "guarantees" during the call.
  • The Prime Minister exclaimed, "Do they want to die?! How can I give them guarantees?"
  • The conversation occurred during the election period, referencing "Elections 2026."
  • The specific context of the request was not fully disclosed.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, engaged in an unusual phone conversation with a Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) activist, reportedly expressing shock and disbelief regarding a request for guarantees. The Prime Minister questioned the nature of the request, exclaiming, "Do they want to die?! How can I give them guarantees?" The context of this conversation, including who the activist was speaking on behalf of and the specific nature of the "guarantees" sought, remains unclear from the provided text. The conversation reportedly took place during the election period, with the article mentioning "Elections 2026" and a photograph of the Netanyahus voting in Jerusalem. The identity of the Haredi activist and the specific details of the exchange were not fully disclosed in the source material.

Channel 13Centre · Tel Aviv

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