Netanyahu's Wife Promotes Conspiracy Theories in Rare TV Interview

Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed frustration in a rare television appearance on Channel 14, lamenting that the public does not truly know her and instead perceives a distorted image.

During the interview with Tal Meir, Netanyahu appeared to embrace conspiracy theories, suggesting that the "inciters" near the prime minister's residence aimed to cause harm beyond just her family. She also claimed that the "left" is determined to prevent the majority from winning the upcoming elections, not out of principle, but because they "enjoy it." Furthermore, she asserted that her husband's political opponents are not only seeking to oust him but also to "kill him."

A particularly controversial statement involved Yair Golan, a political figure and former IDF chief of staff. Netanyahu sarcastically remarked that Golan arrived at the scene of the October 7th massacre "dressed and ready, at a very, very early hour, when others did not know, for example, the prime minister." She implied this was a betrayal, questioning why a general would go to a combat zone instead of waiting for "delicious food" like the prime minister's close advisors allegedly did while the country was in shock.

The article's author, a commentator for Yedioth Ahronoth, suggests that Netanyahu's willingness to voice such claims on camera, even in a seemingly friendly interview, is deeply concerning given the sensitive political climate. The author notes that while such rhetoric is common in pro-government media, hearing it from someone in her position is alarming, especially with two critical months ahead. The piece concludes by reflecting on the long-standing public perception of Sara Netanyahu and how her attempt to control her narrative in this interview may have backfired, reinforcing negative perceptions.