Former Netanyahu chief of staff Horowitz reveals tensions with PM's family
Horowitz told Channel 12 that his decision to return to politics was heavily influenced by the October 7 Massacre and its aftermath. His three sons were all called to reserve duty when war broke out.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's chief of staff, Yoav Horowitz, has revealed tensions within the Netanyahu family and his decision to return to politics. Horowitz, who served as Netanyahu's chief of staff from 2016 to 2019, expressed his concerns about the influence of the Netanyahu family on government matters during a recent interview with Channel 12.
Horowitz, a founding member of Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party, stated that his return to politics was motivated by the October 7 Massacre and its aftermath. He recounted the emotional toll of his children being called to reserve duty during the war, describing the worst-case scenarios that ran through their minds. Horowitz emphasized the need for honest leadership that takes responsibility and sets a personal example.
He criticized the level of loyalty demanded by the Netanyahu family, alleging that it created an unhealthy atmosphere in government offices.
The former chief of staff detailed the pressure he faced to sign a loyalty declaration and the lack of separation between personal, financial, political, and security matters within the Netanyahu family's sphere of influence. Horowitz emphasized that the family's influence is pervasive, with no clear boundaries between various aspects of life.
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