Businessman Roni Mana Claims Netanyahu and Wife Are in Hysteria Over Election Loss Fears

Israeli businessman and real estate entrepreneur Roni Mana has claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, are in a state of "great hysteria" due to fears that Netanyahu will not be able to form a government and will be forced to leave office. Mana, who was once close to the Netanyahu family but is now a vocal critic, made these assertions in a post on his X account.

Mana alleged that Netanyahu "understands he is going home" and is now "trying with all his might to promote unity," sending his party members to speak about it. He suggested that Netanyahu is attempting a "Gantz 2 exercise" and is acting out of desperation. Mana further claimed that Sara Netanyahu is "lashing out," contacting Knesset members and others, warning that if Netanyahu leaves, "the State of Israel is gone." He added that she and their son have taken command, and the Prime Minister is not functioning independently.

These statements come as Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Achdut" party, received the mandate to form a government from President Yitzhak Herzog. Mana, who previously owned the Maccabi Tel Aviv football club, has been a prominent figure in Israeli real estate and has become one of Netanyahu's most outspoken critics following a public rift. Mana has five children from two marriages, including to model Jeni Chernovai.