Tuesday, June 23, 2009

As PM heads to Europe,First lady Sarah stays in Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife, Sara, will not be joining him on his upcoming trip to Europe following a last-minute decision made Tuesday morning.

The Prime Minister's Office said Monday night that Sara Netanyahu would be accompanying her husband on his visits to Paris and Rome, but later described her decision to stay in Israel as "personal".

According to the PM's Office, Mrs. Netanyahu decided not to leave the country due to her eldest son's matriculation exams and her youngest son's summer holiday. In addition, she is said to be committed to different activities at her workplace.