Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara face scrutiny over political tensions

Leaked details from a phone call involving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Haredi activist Itche Dzulfisky reveal significant tension regarding voter turnout. During the call, which took place shortly before polls closed, Dzulfisky noted that Haredi voters were reluctant to participate due to unfulfilled promises concerning military enlistment. In the background of the conversation, the Prime Minister's wife, Sara Netanyahu, was reportedly heard saying, “But we will all die!”

In a separate development, reports indicate that Sara Netanyahu dismissed Edo Norden, the acting head of the Prime Minister's office. The dismissal follows the Likud party's performance in the Knesset elections, where the party lost five seats compared to the previous election. Sara Netanyahu reportedly told Norden, “You have no reason to return to the office, we are losing because of you.” Norden had previously been a controversial figure due to his public criticisms of military and security leadership.