Yoav Horowitz, who previously served as Benjamin Netanyahu's chief of staff, has publicly claimed that employees within the Prime Minister's office were instructed to sign a pledge of loyalty to the Netanyahu family. The allegations were made during an interview on Israeli television.

In addition to the claims regarding loyalty pledges, Horowitz offered a sharp critique of Netanyahu’s approach to governance. He stated that the Prime Minister views his role in a manner more akin to a 'king, emperor or president' rather than a traditional prime minister. Horowitz is currently a candidate for the opposition Yashar party, a factor that provides context to his public criticism of his former employer.

As this report is based on a single source, there is no corroborating information from the Prime Minister's office or other independent parties regarding the existence of such pledges or the accuracy of Horowitz's characterization of Netanyahu's leadership style. The claims highlight ongoing tensions regarding the internal culture of the Prime Minister's office and the nature of political loyalty within the current administration.