Court throws out former cleaner’s claim of abuse by Sara Netanyahu

A labor court has rejected the claim of abuse by a woman who worked as a cleaner for Sara Netanyahu at the Prime Minister’s Residence.

The Jerusalem District Labor Court rules that Shira Raban’s version of events was unreliable, and she had failed to prove that there was abusive behavior on Netanyahu’s part when she worked as a cleaner for the wife of the then-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The court also says that Raban’s claim that the alleged abuse went on for a prolonged period could not be proven due to the fact that Raban only worked at the residence for a short period of time, and the defense provided evidence that she and the then-premier’s wife were never alone on the same floor.

Despite the dismissal of the lawsuit, the court decides that in view of the plaintiff’s financial situation, Raban would not be compelled to pay the legal expenses.

In their verdict, the judges write that while the legal defense of working conditions should be maintained, it was not without limit.

“Although the growth of this cause should be welcomed, given the significance it has for preserving the rights of workers and formulating a proper standard for a respectful work environment and proper working conditions, it is worth remembering that this cause is not unlimited,” the verdict reads.