Netanyahu in surgery, and where is Sara?

Why was Sara Netanyahu not by her husband's side during his surgery?

Prime Minister Netanyahu underwent surgery under general anesthesia yesterday evening. Some online are wondering why Sara was not in the country to stand by his side during the procedure. The posts from some are causing an uproar on social media. Here is why she was not present.

12/30/2024, 18:06

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyau and his wife Sara attend the Jewish Maroccan celebration of Mimuna — Photo by Flash90

The reporter Zion Nanos posted on social media, wondering: "A 75-year-old man undergoes surgery to remove his prostate (usually not an urgent and immediate surgery), and his partner, whom he called 'the support of my life' just this week, is more than ten thousand kilometers away. This is really strange and very odd. Wishing health and a speedy recovery."

Many users criticized the writer's words, with some even sarcastically commenting: "Of course, the Netanyahu family's relationship is important to you, have a drink and relax."

Another user commented: "This is a surgery that, with today's methods, has a very short recovery time; you can return to work within two days. What is this obsession?"

Yet it seems the answer to her absence lies in a report by Yaron Abraham. Exclusive reports from early Sources in the Prime Minister's circle revealed that Sara Netanyahu contracted COVID-19 in recent days, which is why she postponed her return to Israel. She will return to the country upon her recovery.

A spokesperson for the Netanyahu family refused to comment on the report.