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India Today
11-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
'Real Prime Minister': Sara Netanyahu, Benjamin's omnipresent wife, holds sway
Whether dining opposite US President Donald Trump or accompanying her husband on an official Pentagon visit, Sara Netanyahu's front-row role in Washington this week has sparked fresh questions over her place in Israeli Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's third wife and the mother of two of his children, Sara Netanyahu, has long made headlines, notably for her alleged involvement in the political decisions of her wife and I..." is a phrase often used by the Israeli premier in his official statements, helping to cement Sara's position at the forefront of public life. This week, as the prime minister visited Washington for a series of high-level meetings in which he discussed a potential Gaza ceasefire deal with the US president, his wife was noticeably Tuesday, she was photographed sitting opposite Trump at an official dinner following a meeting between the two days later, she appeared next to her husband, as well as US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer Rauchet, as they arrived for meetings at the speculation had swirled even before the Netanyahus' departure for the eve of the trip, the prime minister's office announced the resignation of his spokesman Omer Dostri.A few hours later, following media reports claiming that his wife had been involved in the decision, another statement was issued denying she had any Netanyahu has been the subject of several investigations, including for corruption, fraud and breach of trust, and has also been questioned in connection with her husband's ongoing graft to Benjamin Netanyahu since 1991, the 66-year-old is the target of frequent media attacks which are regularly denounced by her has been caricatured in satirical programmes for her fashion choices or her profession as a child psychologist, which she has often appeared to boast about. Sara Netanyahu accompanied her husband on an official visit to the Pentagon. (Photo by AFP) But above all, she has been targeted for her alleged interference in state affairs.'The real prime minister'In a video released in December 2024, Netanyahu denied that his wife was involved in his cabinet appointments or that she was privy to state followed an investigation into Sara Netanyahu aired by Israel's Channel 12 which the prime minister slammed as a "witch hunt".advertisementIn 2021, a former senior official said he had seen a contract signed by the Netanyahus stipulating that Sara had a say in the appointment of Israeli security that claim, the prime minister's office responded with a brief statement denouncing "a complete lie". The official lost a libel suit brought against him by the Netanyahus' lawyer. And when the prime minister appointed David Zini as the new head of Israel's Shin Bet security service in May, Israeli journalists once again pointed to the possible influence of Sara Netanyahu, who is thought to be close to Zini's two years since the start of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, Sara Netanyahu seems to have established herself as more indispensable than ever, with some even attributing her to increasing influence on strategic May, when Sara Netanyahu corrected the number of living Gaza hostages given by her husband during a recorded meeting with the captives' families, speculation swirled that she had access to classified and Netanyahu biographer Ben Caspit went as far as to describe Sara Netanyahu as the "real prime minister"."It has become public knowledge. It is an integral part of our lives... we are normalising the fact that someone has dismantled the leadership of the state in favour of chaotic, family-based management," Caspit said in an opinion piece published on the website of the Maariv an interview with US news outlet Fox News on Wednesday, Netanyahu described his wife as a "wonderful partner" and praised her help over the years.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Gaza Strip#Israel
Bangkok Post
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Bangkok Post
Sara Netanyahu: the ever-present wife of Israel's prime minister
JERUSALEM - Whether dining opposite US President Donald Trump or accompanying her husband on an official Pentagon visit, Sara Netanyahu's front-row role in Washington this week has sparked fresh questions over her place in Israeli politics. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's third wife and the mother of two of his children, Sara Netanyahu has long made headlines, notably for her alleged involvement in the political decisions of her husband. "My wife and I..." is a phrase often used by the Israeli premier in his official statements, helping to cement Sara's position at the forefront of public life. This week, as the prime minister visited Washington for a series of high-level meetings in which he discussed a potential Gaza ceasefire deal with the US president, his wife was noticeably present. On Tuesday, she was photographed sitting opposite Trump at an official dinner following a meeting between the two leaders. Two days later, she appeared next to her husband, as well as US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer Rauchet, as they arrived for meetings at the Pentagon. But speculation had swirled even before the Netanyahus' departure for Washington. On the eve of the trip, the prime minister's office announced the resignation of his spokesman Omer Dostri. A few hours later, following media reports claiming that his wife had been involved in the decision, another statement was issued denying she had any role. Sara Netanyahu has been the subject of several investigations, including for corruption, fraud and breach of trust, and has also been questioned in connection with her husband's ongoing graft trial. Married to Benjamin Netanyahu since 1991, the 66-year-old is the target of frequent media attacks which are regularly denounced by her husband. She has been caricatured in satirical programmes for her fashion choices or her profession as a child psychologist, which she has often appeared to boast about. But above all, she has been targeted for her alleged interference in state affairs. 'The real prime minister' In a video released in December 2024, Netanyahu denied that his wife was involved in his cabinet appointments or that she was privy to state secrets. It followed an investigation into Sara Netanyahu aired by Israel's Channnel 12 which the prime minister slammed as a "witch hunt". In 2021, a former senior official said he had seen a contract signed by the Netanyahus stipulating that Sara had a say in the appointment of Israeli security chiefs. To that claim, the prime minister's office responded with a brief statement denouncing "a complete lie". The official lost a libel suit brought against him by the Netanyahus' lawyer. And when the prime minister appointed David Zini as the new head of Israel's Shin Bet security service in May, Israeli journalists once again pointed to the possible influence of Sara Netanyahu, who is thought to be close to Zini's entourage. Almost two years since the start of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, Sara Netanyahu seems to have established herself as more indispensable than ever, with some even attributing her with increasing influence on strategic issues. In May, when Sara Netanyahu corrected the number of living Gaza hostages given by her husband during a recorded meeting with the captives' families, speculation swirled that she had access to classified information. Journalist and Netanyahu biographer Ben Caspit went as far as to describe Sara Netanyahu as the "real prime minister". "It has become public knowledge. It is an integral part of our lives... we are normalising the fact that someone has dismantled the leadership of the state in favour of chaotic, family-based management," Caspit said in an opinion piece published on the website of the Maariv newspaper.
News.com.au
11-07-2025
- Politics
- News.com.au
Sara Netanyahu: the ever-present wife of Israel's prime minister
Whether dining opposite US President Donald Trump or accompanying her husband on an official Pentagon visit, Sara Netanyahu's front-row role in Washington this week has sparked fresh questions over her place in Israeli politics. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's third wife and the mother of two of his children, Sara Netanyahu has long made headlines, notably for her alleged involvement in the political decisions of her husband. "My wife and I..." is a phrase often used by the Israeli premier in his official statements, helping to cement Sara's position at the forefront of public life. This week, as the prime minister visited Washington for a series of high-level meetings in which he discussed a potential Gaza ceasefire deal with the US president, his wife was noticeably present. On Tuesday, she was photographed sitting opposite Trump at an official dinner following a meeting between the two leaders. Two days later, she appeared next to her husband, as well as US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer Rauchet, as they arrived for meetings at the Pentagon. But speculation had swirled even before the Netanyahus' departure for Washington. On the eve of the trip, the prime minister's office announced the resignation of his spokesman Omer Dostri. A few hours later, following media reports claiming that his wife had been involved in the decision, another statement was issued denying she had any role. Sara Netanyahu has been the subject of several investigations, including for corruption, fraud and breach of trust, and has also been questioned in connection with her husband's ongoing graft trial. Married to Benjamin Netanyahu since 1991, the 66-year-old is the target of frequent media attacks which are regularly denounced by her husband. She has been caricatured in satirical programmes for her fashion choices or her profession as a child psychologist, which she has often appeared to boast about. But above all, she has been targeted for her alleged interference in state affairs. - 'The real prime minister' - In a video released in December 2024, Netanyahu denied that his wife was involved in his cabinet appointments or that she was privy to state secrets. It followed an investigation into Sara Netanyahu aired by Israel's Channnel 12 which the prime minister slammed as a "witch hunt". In 2021, a former senior official said he had seen a contract signed by the Netanyahus stipulating that Sara had a say in the appointment of Israeli security chiefs. To that claim, the prime minister's office responded with a brief statement denouncing "a complete lie". The official lost a libel suit brought against him by the Netanyahus' lawyer. And when the prime minister appointed David Zini as the new head of Israel's Shin Bet security service in May, Israeli journalists once again pointed to the possible influence of Sara Netanyahu, who is thought to be close to Zini's entourage. Almost two years since the start of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, Sara Netanyahu seems to have established herself as more indispensable than ever, with some even attributing her with increasing influence on strategic issues. In May, when Sara Netanyahu corrected the number of living Gaza hostages given by her husband during a recorded meeting with the captives' families, speculation swirled that she had access to classified information. Journalist and Netanyahu biographer Ben Caspit went as far as to describe Sara Netanyahu as the "real prime minister". "It has become public knowledge. It is an integral part of our lives... we are normalising the fact that someone has dismantled the leadership of the state in favour of chaotic, family-based management," Caspit said in an opinion piece published on the website of the Maariv newspaper. In an interview with US news outlet Fox News on Wednesday, Netanyahu described his wife as a "wonderful partner" and praised her help over the years.
Asharq Al-Awsat
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Sara Netanyahu: The Ever-Present Wife of Israel's Prime Minister
Whether dining opposite US President Donald Trump or accompanying her husband on an official Pentagon visit, Sara Netanyahu's front-row role in Washington this week has sparked fresh questions over her place in Israeli politics. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's third wife and the mother of two of his children, Sara Netanyahu has long made headlines, notably for her alleged involvement in the political decisions of her husband. "My wife and I..." is a phrase often used by the Israeli premier in his official statements, helping to cement Sara's position at the forefront of public life. This week, as the prime minister visited Washington for a series of high-level meetings in which he discussed a potential Gaza ceasefire deal with the US president, his wife was noticeably present. On Tuesday, she was photographed sitting opposite Trump at an official dinner following a meeting between the two leaders. Two days later, she appeared next to her husband, as well as US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer Rauchet, as they arrived for meetings at the Pentagon. But speculation had swirled even before the Netanyahus' departure for Washington. On the eve of the trip, the prime minister's office announced the resignation of his spokesman Omer Dostri. A few hours later, following media reports claiming that his wife had been involved in the decision, another statement was issued denying she had any role. Sara Netanyahu has been the subject of several investigations, including for corruption, fraud and breach of trust, and has also been questioned in connection with her husband's ongoing graft trial. Married to Benjamin Netanyahu since 1991, the 66-year-old is the target of frequent media attacks which are regularly denounced by her husband. She has been caricatured in satirical programs for her fashion choices or her profession as a child psychologist, which she has often appeared to boast about. But above all, she has been targeted for her alleged interference in state affairs. - 'The real prime minister' - In a video released in December 2024, Netanyahu denied that his wife was involved in his cabinet appointments or that she was privy to state secrets. It followed an investigation into Sara Netanyahu aired by Israel's Channnel 12 which the prime minister slammed as a "witch hunt". In 2021, a former senior official said he had seen a contract signed by the Netanyahus stipulating that Sara had a say in the appointment of Israeli security chiefs. To that claim, the prime minister's office responded with a brief statement denouncing "a complete lie". The official lost a libel suit brought against him by the Netanyahus' lawyer. And when the prime minister appointed David Zini as the new head of Israel's Shin Bet security service in May, Israeli journalists once again pointed to the possible influence of Sara Netanyahu, who is thought to be close to Zini's entourage. Almost two years since the start of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, Sara Netanyahu seems to have established herself as more indispensable than ever, with some even attributing her with increasing influence on strategic issues. In May, when Sara Netanyahu corrected the number of living Gaza hostages given by her husband during a recorded meeting with the captives' families, speculation swirled that she had access to classified information. Journalist and Netanyahu biographer Ben Caspit went as far as to describe Sara Netanyahu as the "real prime minister". "It has become public knowledge. It is an integral part of our lives... we are normalizing the fact that someone has dismantled the leadership of the state in favor of chaotic, family-based management," Caspit said in an opinion piece published on the website of the Maariv newspaper. In an interview with US news outlet Fox News on Wednesday, Netanyahu described his wife as a "wonderful partner" and praised her help over the years.
Arab News
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Sara Netanyahu: the ever-present wife of Israel's prime minister
JERUSALEM: Whether dining opposite US President Donald Trump or accompanying her husband on an official Pentagon visit, Sara Netanyahu's front-row role in Washington this week has sparked fresh questions over her place in Israeli Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's third wife and the mother of two of his children, Sara Netanyahu has long made headlines, notably for her alleged involvement in the political decisions of her husband.'My wife and I...' is a phrase often used by the Israeli premier in his official statements, helping to cement Sara's position at the forefront of public week, as the prime minister visited Washington for a series of high-level meetings in which he discussed a potential Gaza ceasefire deal with the US president, his wife was noticeably Tuesday, she was photographed sitting opposite Trump at an official dinner following a meeting between the two days later, she appeared next to her husband, as well as US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer Rauchet, as they arrived for meetings at the speculation had swirled even before the Netanyahus' departure for the eve of the trip, the prime minister's office announced the resignation of his spokesman Omer Dostri.A few hours later, following media reports claiming that his wife had been involved in the decision, another statement was issued denying she had any Netanyahu has been the subject of several investigations, including for corruption, fraud and breach of trust, and has also been questioned in connection with her husband's ongoing graft to Benjamin Netanyahu since 1991, the 66-year-old is the target of frequent media attacks which are regularly denounced by her has been caricatured in satirical programs for her fashion choices or her profession as a child psychologist, which she has often appeared to boast above all, she has been targeted for her alleged interference in state affairs.'Real prime minister'In a video released in December 2024, Netanyahu denied that his wife was involved in his cabinet appointments or that she was privy to state followed an investigation into Sara Netanyahu aired by Israel's Channnel 12 which the prime minister slammed as a 'witch hunt.'In 2021, a former senior official said he had seen a contract signed by the Netanyahus stipulating that Sara had a say in the appointment of Israeli security that claim, the prime minister's office responded with a brief statement denouncing 'a complete lie.' The official lost a libel suit brought against him by the Netanyahus' when the prime minister appointed David Zini as the new head of Israel's Shin Bet security service in May, Israeli journalists once again pointed to the possible influence of Sara Netanyahu, who is thought to be close to Zini's two years since the start of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, Sara Netanyahu seems to have established herself as more indispensable than ever, with some even attributing her with increasing influence on strategic May, when Sara Netanyahu corrected the number of living Gaza hostages given by her husband during a recorded meeting with the captives' families, speculation swirled that she had access to classified and Netanyahu biographer Ben Caspit went as far as to describe Sara Netanyahu as the 'real prime minister.''It has become public knowledge. It is an integral part of our lives... we are normalizing the fact that someone has dismantled the leadership of the state in favor of chaotic, family-based management,' Caspit said in an opinion piece published on the website of the Maariv an interview with US news outlet Fox News on Wednesday, Netanyahu described his wife as a 'wonderful partner' and praised her help over the years.
