A former housekeeper has initiated legal action against Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alleging a pattern of abusive behavior. The lawsuit, which seeks $100,000 in damages, claims that the plaintiff was subjected to both verbal and physical mistreatment while working at the Prime Minister’s official residence.

According to the allegations detailed in the lawsuit, the plaintiff claims that Sara Netanyahu physically shoved him against a wall during an altercation. Furthermore, the suit alleges that she directed derogatory language toward him, specifically questioning his intelligence by asking, "Who's stupid? Who's retarded?" The plaintiff also asserts that Netanyahu demanded payment from him after she purportedly "diagnosed" him with autism, an allegation that highlights the contentious nature of their professional relationship.

This lawsuit adds to a history of legal challenges involving staff at the Prime Minister's residence. Previous employees have also brought claims against Sara Netanyahu, alleging mistreatment and difficult working conditions, though the Netanyahu family has consistently denied these accusations, often characterizing them as politically motivated attempts to damage the Prime Minister's reputation. As of now, the defense has not issued a detailed public rebuttal to these specific new claims, but the case is expected to proceed through the Israeli court system where both sides will have the opportunity to present evidence and testimony.