Benjamin Netanyahu 's wife drank excessive amounts of alcohol including three bottles of champagne a day , a former caretaker claimed in court . Meni Naftali is suing the Israeli Prime Minister 's office over allegations he was subjected to abusive language during his 20 months on the job . In the witness box yesterday Naftali - who is seeking around $ 250,000 ( £167,000 ) in damages - claimed Sara Netanyahu drank large amounts of alcohol . Mrs Netanyahu vehemently denies the claim . Sara Netanyahu ( right ) , wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ( left ) , drank excessive amounts of alcohol including three bottles of champagne a day , a former caretaker claimed in court . Mrs Netanyahu denies the claims . The lawsuit , which was filed to the Jerusalem district labour court in Israel , states Naftali worked long hours and received 'unrestrained tongue-lashings from the prime minister 's wife , Mrs. Sara Netanyahu ' . It adds : 'The vast majority of which were with the prime minister 's knowledge . ' In one instance , Naftali said Mrs Netanyahu called him at 3am to complain that he had bought milk in a plastic storage bag instead of a carton , according to the lawsuit . In another , Naftali claimed that she chastised him because some flowers in a vase were a day old . The cross-examination stage of the civil suit began yesterday . Naftali told the court that when he initially met Mrs Netanyahu he did not know she drank 'crazy amounts ' of alcohol . The lawsuit states Naftali worked long hours and received 'unrestrained tongue-lashings from the prime minister 's wife , Mrs. Sara Netanyahu ' . Mr Netanyahu waves to supporters ( above ) after claiming victory in Israel 's election . 'When I [ later ] became the house manager I found out that she drinks about three bottles of champagne a day , ' the Times of Israel reported him saying . She also pocketed thousands of pounds of profits by recycling bottles purchased by the state , Naftali added in an earlier interview . Mrs Netanyahu denied any abusive treatment and said any allegations were 'designed solely to sully ' her reputation . Cochavit Dolev-Netzach , representing the prime minister , confronted Naftali with allegations he had exhibited violent behaviour . Naftali denied the claim . Further cross-examinations will include questioning Mrs Netanyahu and Ezra Saidoff , the deputy director general of the Prime Minister ’ s Office , Israeli daily Haaretz reported . Guy Eliyahu and Emmanuel Sela , two former employees , are expected to act as witnesses to back up Naftali . Mr Netanyahu stands on stage with his wife . Naftali told the court that when he initially met Mrs Netanyahu he did not know she drank 'crazy amounts ' of alcohol . Mrs Netanyahu has received criticism since the 1990s after it was alleged she squabbled with her staff . Meanwhile , the government 's state comptroller found in February that 'excessive ' amounts of public funds were spent by Mr Netanyahu and his wife on food , furniture and gardening at their state residence and private home . In a report by the official watchdog , it was claimed cleaning expenses in the home on the coastal city of Caesarea averaged more than £1,370 a month in taxpayer 's money even though the couple only spent the occasional weekend there .
Meni Naftali also alleges he was repeatedly subjected to abusive language . Filed lawsuit to intervene in Israel and mandatory border examination is now taking place . Sara ##i denies claims and says Naftali threatened to ruin her reputation .