Former staff members of the President's Residence, who worked there during the tenure of Reuven Rivlin, reported strained ties with the president on Saturday in an investigative report by Channel 12 News journalist Yossi Mizrachi.
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According to the allegations, Rivlin used to shout at employees and throw objects, such as newspapers and television remote controls, at them, with clashes occasionally turning physically violent.
"The girls would cry because of him," one worker said. "He used to come down hard on them and humiliate them."
Rivlin also reportedly said workers were "doing nothing" and therefore, "40% of the staff had to be let go."
In response to the article, Rivlin did not deny the allegations and even apologized to his former employees.
"From the allegations that were made anonymously, it is evident that I did not meet the expectations as a senior official. Workers of the President's Residence were our partners in our living space. Even in moments of stress, disease, sadness, and grief we felt enveloped in devotion and understanding. I believe there is no person whose conduct does not harm others. I apologize to everyone whom I hurt."
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