‘You worthless man’: Netanyahu’s wife clashes with former PM Bennett in Knesset

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call for national unity in parliament was interrupted by a heated exchange between his wife, Sara Netanyahu, and his political rival, former prime minister Naftali Bennett.

The confrontation began when Bennett interrupted Netanyahu's speech, demanding answers over allegations that the Prime Minister's advisers had links to Qatar. He also raised questions about the investigation into the October 7 attacks.

Video footage from the Knesset showed Sara Netanyahu, seated in the front row, joining the argument and shouting at Bennett as tensions rose. Netanyahu was also seen turning towards the front row while continuing his address, even as the confrontation played out.


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The timing of the exchange was particularly striking, coming in the middle of a speech in which Netanyahu was urging political unity. Instead, the proceedings were disrupted by an argument involving his wife and one of his most prominent political opponents.

Bennett's questions focused on two contentious issues: the alleged links between Qatar and members of Netanyahu's inner circle, and the handling of the investigation into the October 7 attacks.

Sara Netanyahu responded from her seat, and the exchange quickly turned into a shouting match, with the confrontation captured on camera.

The incident has once again brought attention to the political divisions surrounding Netanyahu's leadership, particularly over the alleged Qatar connections and the unresolved questions raised by his opponents about the October 7 attacks.

The confrontation also comes at a time of political uncertainty in Israel, following the October 27 general election, which left Netanyahu's camp without a clear majority.

Gadi Eisenkot emerged with the largest number of seats, although no party managed to secure an outright majority. Israeli President Isaac Herzog subsequently invited Eisenkot to form the next government.

Eisenkot now has 28 days to negotiate possible political arrangements and gather enough support to form a minority government.