Benjamin Netanyahu accused of bringing dirty laundry to be cleaned by staff on official visits to US

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have been accused of bringing suitcases of dirty laundry with them on official visits to the US, so that government staff will clean it for free.

The allegations were made in a lawsuit filed by Netanyahu's former chief of staff, Ari Harow, who claims that the Prime Minister and his wife repeatedly brought suitcases of dirty clothes to be laundered and dry cleaned at the White House during visits.

The lawsuit also alleges that the Netanyahus brought dirty laundry with them on other official visits, including to the UK and Germany. Harow claims that he was forced to resign after he refused to cover up the Prime Minister's alleged misconduct.

Netanyahu has denied the allegations, calling them "baseless." He has also accused Harow of trying to blackmail him.

The allegations have caused a political storm in Israel, with opposition parties calling for Netanyahu to resign. The Prime Minister has vowed to fight the allegations and clear his name.

The lawsuit is the latest in a series of scandals that have plagued Netanyahu in recent years. He is currently facing corruption charges in Israel and has been criticized for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conclusion

The allegations against Netanyahu are serious and, if proven true, would represent a significant breach of trust. It is important to remember that Netanyahu is innocent until proven guilty, but the allegations have certainly damaged his reputation. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to weather this latest storm and remain in power.