Former Official Alleges Daily Abuse by Sara Netanyahu in 300,000 Shekel Lawsuit

A former operations assistant at the official residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara has filed a 300,000 shekel lawsuit against the Prime Minister's Office, accusing Sara Netanyahu of daily abuse. The 61-year-old employee, identified only as Y., claims he endured constant shouting, humiliation, verbal insults, and physical mistreatment during his tenure, which ended about five months ago. He alleges that supervisors were aware of his working conditions but ignored them, ultimately dismissing him on false grounds.

According to the lawsuit filed at the Jerusalem Regional Labor Court, Sara Netanyahu subjected Y. to severe verbal abuse, including calling him autistic and demanding payment for a psychological "diagnosis." He also claims she physically pushed him against a wall on three occasions and cursed him with wishes of cancer and death. The suit details numerous incidents of harsh treatment, such as yelling over minor mistakes, demanding excessive work hours (sometimes from 6 a.m. until after midnight), and humiliating cleaning tasks like crawling on the kitchen floor.

Y. further alleges confrontations with Sara Netanyahu's son, Yair Netanyahu, who reportedly demanded he leave the residence immediately over laundry issues. The lawsuit also describes episodes of Sara Netanyahu expressing fear of protesters outside the residence, leading to outbursts directed at Y. The employee's health reportedly deteriorated during this period, culminating in hospitalization and a pacemaker implantation.

The complaint names other residence staff, including Ephraim Azoulay, who allegedly mishandled residence credit cards and failed to properly address Y.'s complaints. Previous allegations of mistreatment and irregularities at the Prime Minister's residence have surfaced over recent years, including claims by other former employees and a 2025 lawsuit by a former cleaning worker. The Prime Minister's Office stated that the employee was hired through a contracting company and was dismissed due to performance issues.

The case highlights ongoing concerns about workplace conditions and management at the Prime Minister's official residence, with the lawsuit now pending in the labor court.