Sara Netanyahu calls out ‘shaming’ of her sons at education summit hosted by Melania Trump in DC

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife, Sara, highlights what she says is the plight of her two sons in her remarks at a Washington summit on empowering children through education hosted by First Lady Melania Trump.

“Children cannot navigate alone in the digital world. They need protection, guidance and responsible adults who will ensure that the online space is positive, ethical and educational,” says Netanyahu, who is one of 45 representatives from countries around the world to participate in the gathering

“As a mother, I feel this on a personal level. When I raised my sons, I learned that reality moves so fast, bringing new challenges to every generation. My children have suffered shaming and violence simply because they are the children of the prime minister. We must condemn personal attacks on children in any setting, whether in person or ongoing online,” she adds.

Netanyahu’s oldest son, Yair, has become a target of government critics in Israel over his provocative social media presence. He is 34-years-old.

He has repeatedly clashed with public figures, both at home in Israel and abroad, and has been sued multiple times. In August last year, he suggested that IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir was behind a “rebellion and attempted military coup,” after he was reported to have disagreed with the government’s preferred mode of operation in Gaza.