Sara Netanyahu Shouts at PM and Staff During Maccabiah Opening Ceremony

An unusual incident occurred on Wednesday evening at Teddy Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Maccabiah Games, involving Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to eyewitnesses, Sara Netanyahu loudly scolded the Prime Minister and his staff in front of many attendees. The dispute reportedly arose because she claimed she was not properly admitted to the event area, which led to someone stepping on her during the crowding.

Eyewitnesses reported that Sara Netanyahu raised her voice, saying, "Because of you, I argued here with people. You made me argue with people." She then reportedly told the Prime Minister's advisers that they needed to take care of her needs and questioned why she was not allowed to pass through the area more easily. The incident drew attention due to its public nature and the involvement of the Prime Minister's family at a major national sporting event.