Former Prime Minister's Residence Worker Sues Over Alleged Abuse and Harassment

A former operations assistant at the Prime Minister's residence has filed a lawsuit against the Prime Minister's Office and Sara Netanyahu, alleging daily mistreatment including verbal abuse, physical assaults, and humiliations. The worker, over 60 years old, served from September 2022 to February 2023 and claims he was effectively serving Sara Netanyahu for most of his working hours despite his official role. He is seeking 300,000 shekels in compensation in a case submitted to the Jerusalem Regional Labor Court.

According to the lawsuit, the employee endured constant shouting, insults, and physical attacks, including incidents where Sara Netanyahu reportedly pushed him and pinned him against a wall. The plaintiff described episodes where she was angry over mistakes, physically forcing his head into a bathroom. The suit also details strict cleaning rituals, such as crawling on the floor using only small wipes, with any deviation triggering verbal abuse. One highlighted incident involved Sara Netanyahu bringing five boxes of food from the US after a White House visit, which the worker mistakenly placed in the wrong kitchen, provoking her anger.

The plaintiff further alleges experiencing racist treatment during his tenure. In response, the Likud party dismissed the claims as a smear campaign by a disgruntled former employee who was formally dismissed and later denied reemployment. They noted this individual had previously sued other employers and emphasized Sara Netanyahu's recent legal victory against a former employee who made false accusations. Likud suggested the timing of the lawsuit is politically motivated ahead of elections and praised Sara Netanyahu's public service as a child psychologist in Jerusalem.

The case adds to ongoing controversies surrounding the Prime Minister's residence staff and Sara Netanyahu's conduct, with the legal process now underway to address these serious allegations.