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 lawsuit against the Prime Minister's Office demanding 300,000 shekels. The 61-year-old plaintiff, identified only as Y., claims he endured daily verbal abuse, humiliation, and physical mistreatment by Sara Netanyahu during his employment, which ended about five months ago. The lawsuit, submitted to the Jerusalem Regional Labor Court, alleges that supervisors were aware of the harsh working conditions but ignored them, ultimately dismissing Y. on false grounds.

According to the complaint, Sara Netanyahu subjected Y. to constant shouting, insults, and degrading remarks, including calling him autistic and demanding payment for a psychological "diagnosis." He also alleges physical assaults on three occasions, such as being pushed against a wall and verbally insulted. The suit details numerous instances of extreme demands, including cleaning the kitchen floor on his stomach and meticulous shoe cleaning, with harsh reprimands for any perceived mistakes.

Y. describes a particularly traumatic incident in December when Sara Netanyahu told him, "I wish you would die," after suspecting he smelled of cigarettes. He also recounts confrontations with Sara's son, Yair Netanyahu, and episodes of intense pressure during protests outside the residence. The lawsuit states Y. was forced to work excessively long hours, sometimes from early morning until after midnight, accumulating over 100 overtime hours monthly.

The complaint further alleges that after reporting the abuse to the residence's professional manager, Effi Azulai, the information was relayed back to Sara Netanyahu, who derogatorily called Y. a "stinker." Y. also accused Azulai and another assistant of misusing the residence's credit card for personal food purchases. The suit mentions previous allegations of mistreatment and irregularities in the Prime Minister's residence by other former employees.

Sara Netanyahu has previously denied similar accusations, calling them false. The Prime Minister's Office stated that Y. was employed by a contracting company and was dismissed due to performance issues. The case highlights ongoing concerns about workplace conditions within the Prime Minister's official residence and is pending further legal proceedings.