Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s bureau chief and long-time close advisor Ari Harow will be leaving his position due to health reasons. Netanyahu said in a statement that “I regretfully accepted Ari Harow’s request to leave his position, but I respect it because of the circumstances… Harow is an example of a professional public servant, straight and loyal and someone who places the good of the country above all else.”

As Netanyahu’s bureau chief, the Los Angeles born Harow was responsible forof the Prime Minister’s schedule and controlled access to him. He was constantly at the premier’s side, attending nearly all meetings except for the most classified.