{"id":14755,"date":"2025-03-24T21:31:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T21:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=14755"},"modified":"2025-03-24T21:31:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T21:31:04","slug":"inside-netanyahus-inner-circle-the-power-players-shaping-israeli-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/03\/24\/inside-netanyahus-inner-circle-the-power-players-shaping-israeli-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Netanyahu\u2019s Inner Circle: The Power Players Shaping Israeli Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Watan<\/strong><\/em>-Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel&#8217;s PM, has long surrounded himself with a tight, influential circle of advisors, family members, religious figures, and political operatives. These individuals play major roles in shaping his political and security decisions.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"433\">Key Figures<\/h3>\n<h5 data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"942\"><strong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"453\">Sara Netanyahu<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"942\">Netanyahu\u2019s third wife and one of the most dominant figures in his life. Once a cleaner and flight attendant, she now heavily influences state affairs. Israeli media claim she has a legal agreement guaranteeing her consultation in all decisions. She controls staff at the PM&#8217;s office, influences Likud internal politics, and opposed figures like Gideon Sa\u2019ar and Benny Gantz. Involved in scandals: accepting luxury gifts, embezzlement, and extravagant public spending on their home.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1304\"><strong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"962\">Yair Netanyahu<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1304\">Netanyahu\u2019s eldest son. Active on social media, spreads conspiracy theories, accuses Israeli security leaders of betrayal, and claims the Oct 7 attack was an internal coup.<br data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1140\" \/>Accused of defamation, harassment, and corruption. Allegedly assaulted his father and was \u201cexiled\u201d to Miami in 2023, with Shin Bet still providing him protection.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8260\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8260\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8260 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Benjamin-Netanyahu-1024x644.jpg\" alt=\"Netanyahu's Inner Circle and Their Influence\" width=\"1024\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Benjamin-Netanyahu-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Benjamin-Netanyahu-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Benjamin-Netanyahu-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Benjamin-Netanyahu-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Benjamin-Netanyahu-450x283.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Benjamin-Netanyahu.jpg 1129w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yair Netanyahu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5 data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1556\"><strong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1326\">Meir Ben-Shabbat<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1556\">Ex-Shin Bet head, former NSC chief, key player in normalization deals (UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan). Handled sensitive diplomacy (e.g., with Egypt, Russia, Jordan) and awarded by the US DoD for enhancing US-Israel relations.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1769\"><strong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1573\">Isaac Molho<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1769\">Netanyahu\u2019s personal envoy in Palestinian negotiations. Managed indirect talks with Hamas, helped draft the Hebron Agreement, and is considered one of Netanyahu\u2019s most trusted legal advisors.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"2090\"><strong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1785\">Aryeh Deri<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"2090\">Leader of ultra-Orthodox Shas party. Twice convicted for corruption, yet remains a crucial Netanyahu ally. Was blocked from being minister due to legal issues but still wields influence. He extracts major budgets for religious institutions and backs Netanyahu\u2019s war policies, especially against Gaza.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5979\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5979\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5979 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Reasons-for-Bidens-Anger-with-Netanyahu-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's PM, has long surrounded himself with a tight, influential circle of advisors, family members, religious figures, \" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Reasons-for-Bidens-Anger-with-Netanyahu-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Reasons-for-Bidens-Anger-with-Netanyahu-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Reasons-for-Bidens-Anger-with-Netanyahu-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Reasons-for-Bidens-Anger-with-Netanyahu-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Reasons-for-Bidens-Anger-with-Netanyahu-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Reasons-for-Bidens-Anger-with-Netanyahu-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Reasons-for-Bidens-Anger-with-Netanyahu-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Reasons-for-Bidens-Anger-with-Netanyahu-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Reasons-for-Bidens-Anger-with-Netanyahu.jpg 1562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5979\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Benjamin Netanyahu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5 data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2373\"><strong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2106\">Ron Dermer<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2373\">Strategic Affairs Minister and Netanyahu\u2019s closest US envoy. Former Israeli ambassador to the US, architect of Trump-era Israeli policies (Jerusalem recognition, Golan annexation). Called Netanyahu\u2019s \u201cgateway\u201d to Trump and plays a key role in hostage deal talks.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2600\"><strong data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2395\">Tzachi Braverman<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2600\">Chief of Netanyahu\u2019s staff and Sara Netanyahu\u2019s gatekeeper. Accused of manipulating war meeting records and leaking classified intel. Investigated for blackmailing an officer to alter Oct 7 protocols.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2862\"><strong data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2617\">Yinon Magal<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2862\">Right-wing journalist and ex-Knesset member. A central figure in Netanyahu\u2019s propaganda machine (\u201cpoison machine\u201d). Launched crowdfunding for Netanyahu\u2019s legal defense. Advocates harsh anti-opposition stances and supports Gaza reoccupation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14756\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14756\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14756 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ff.jpg\" alt=\"Aryeh Deri,Leader of ultra-Orthodox Shas party. Twice convicted for corruption, yet remains a crucial Netanyahu ally. \" width=\"1000\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ff.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ff-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ff-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14756\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aryeh Deri<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5 data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"3074\"><strong data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2881\">Yonatan Urich<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"3074\">Strategic advisor and Likud spokesperson. Joined Netanyahu\u2019s team at 26. Interrogated for witness intimidation in corruption cases. Key figure in Netanyahu&#8217;s online and election campaigns.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3289\"><strong data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3089\">Topaz Luk<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3289\">Chief advisor and media strategist. Former IDF spokesman. Manages Likud\u2019s external relations and helped build Netanyahu\u2019s social media empire. Considered Netanyahu\u2019s closest aide in recent years.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12253\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12253\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12253 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ben-gvir-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Itamar Ben Gvir (National Security Minister)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ben-gvir-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ben-gvir-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ben-gvir-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ben-gvir-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ben-gvir.jpg 1155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12253\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Itamar Ben Gvir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3325\">Other Influential Figures<\/h3>\n<h5 data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3325\"><strong data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3366\">Bezalel Smotrich (Finance Minister)<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3489\">Far-right leader pushing for West Bank aggression and Gaza resettlement. Uses political leverage to shape war decisions.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3703\"><strong data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3539\">Itamar Ben Gvir (National Security Minister)<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3703\">Radical advocate of Gaza war, opposes ceasefires, arms settlers, and supports executing attackers. Rejects peace frameworks and promotes aggressive expansionism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watan-Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel&#8217;s PM, has long surrounded himself with a tight, influential circle of advisors, family members, religious figures, and political operatives. These individuals play major roles in shaping his political and security decisions. Key Figures Sara Netanyahu Netanyahu\u2019s third wife and one of the most dominant figures in his life. Once a cleaner and &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9101,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[719,4427,2155],"class_list":["post-14755","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reports","tag-benjamin-netanyahu","tag-sara-netanyahu","tag-yair-netanyahu"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Inside Netanyahu\u2019s Inner Circle: The Power Players Shaping Israeli Policy - Watan<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"influential inner circle behind Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, including his wife Sara..Yair .. far-right allies shaping Israel\u2019s political\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, 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