Likud Denies Claims Sarah Netanyahu Made Racist Remarks Against Moroccan Israelis
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By כיכר השבת, חזקי שטרן
First reported by Ynet · Aug 25, 2026
What happened
Likud vehemently denies allegations that Sarah Netanyahu made racist remarks against a Moroccan Israeli former employee, calling the lawsuit a politically motivated smear ahead of elections. The claims stem from a civil suit filed by Rami Ben Hamo, who alleges repeated ethnic insults during his employment at the Prime Minister’s residence. Likud describes the accusations as false and part of a coordinated media campaign to undermine the right-wing government.
- 01Likud denies Sarah Netanyahu ever made racist remarks about Moroccan Israelis.
- 02A former employee filed a lawsuit alleging repeated ethnic insults by Sarah Netanyahu.
- 03The party calls the lawsuit a politically motivated smear ahead of elections.
- 04This follows a similar lawsuit by another former residence employee last month.
- 05Likud accuses media of a coordinated campaign against Sarah Netanyahu.
- 06The party insists the public sees through the alleged propaganda attempts.
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