The Prime Minister's Office on Friday launched a sharp attack on media reports that advisor Yossi Basad was fired due to Sara Netanyahu's involvement, calling them a 'complete lie,' according to Channel 14. The office said Basad requested to leave voluntarily for personal reasons. Basad, backed by the Netanyahu family, announced he will file a defamation lawsuit against the outlets that published the reports.
The Prime Minister's Office on Friday issued a forceful denial of media reports that advisor Yossi Basad was dismissed from his role due to the involvement of Sara Netanyahu. In a statement reported by Channel 14, the office described the reports as a 'complete lie' and asserted that Basad had asked to leave voluntarily for personal reasons. Basad, who enjoys the full backing of the Netanyahu family, announced he would file a defamation lawsuit against the media outlets that published the reports. The incident highlights the sensitivity around the Prime Minister's Office and its handling of staff changes.
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