A civil lawsuit recently filed with the Labor Court highlights serious allegations regarding the employment conditions of Rami Ben Hamo, who worked in domestic services at the Prime Minister’s residence on Balfour Street between 2023 and 2025. According to a report by N12, the claim is directed at the Prime Minister’s Office and focuses on a pattern of persistent harassment allegedly experienced by the employee at the hands of the Prime Minister’s wife, Sara Netanyahu. Ben Hamo is seeking 450,000 NIS in damages for harm suffered during his employment.
The claim describes a series of incidents and demands that the plaintiff claims were part of his daily routine. Among other things, it is alleged that the employee was required to perform grueling physical cleaning tasks, was subjected to shouting and humiliation, and was exposed to disparaging remarks of an ethnic nature. Additionally, the plaintiff claims he was forced to work significant overtime beyond his contract and was required to fund various household expenses out of his own pocket.
The allegations extend beyond the business aspect to health concerns. Ben Hamo claims that the treatment he received and the pressure exerted upon him led to a deterioration of his health, culminating in a cardiac event that required an angioplasty. He alleges that even after this event, the treatment did not improve and the unreasonable demands continued until his employment ended in late 2025. The employee contends that his departure followed a confrontation, after which he was pressured to change the wording of his resignation letter to reflect personal reasons.
This lawsuit adds to a series of claims and lawsuits filed over the years by former employees of the Prime Minister’s residence. Notably, a separate lawsuit was filed earlier this year by a 49-year-old cafeteria worker against the Prime Minister’s Office, alleging wrongful termination following harassment and humiliation, including a specific incident involving the throwing of vegetables. These claims join previous reports regarding Sara Netanyahu and the employment of official residence staff. It is important to emphasize that these are allegations detailed in a complaint that have not yet been adjudicated in court, and no legal or factual findings have been determined. The Labor Court will examine the evidence presented to rule on the validity of the claims and the issue of the Prime Minister’s Office's liability for the alleged damages.