Former Netanyahu chief of staff Horowitz reveals tensions with PM's family

Yoav Horowitz, former chief of staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discussed his experiences with the Netanyahu family and his return to politics in a Channel 12 interview. Appointed in 2016, Horowitz resigned in 2019 and later attended anti-judicial reform protests, stating, "I went because I see the attempt to destroy the judicial system as the root of all evil, which ultimately also led to October 7." He cited the October 7 Massacre and his sons' reserve duty as key factors in his decision to re-enter politics, emphasizing the need for "honest leadership." Horowitz also criticized the "obsession" with personal loyalty demanded by the Netanyahu family, recalling a request for staff to sign loyalty declarations and noting, "The family's influence is significant. There is no separation. Everything is connected to everything."