Netanyahu's US Trips Cost Thousands for Makeup, Hair, and Luxury Stays

Public organization "Atzlakha" has revealed new details regarding the expenses incurred during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's, his wife Sara's, and their delegation's trips to the United States in 2025. The documents, provided by the Prime Minister's Office, outline costs for stays in luxury hotels and flights on the "Knf Zion" aircraft, including thousands of dollars for items like coffee and makeup.

During a six-day visit to Florida at the end of 2025, the Netanyahus stayed at the Four Seasons, with their suite costing $10,000 per night, totaling $50,000 for the trip. Accommodations for the rest of the delegation were $250 per night. The flight on "Knf Zion" cost taxpayers $423,407.

Another trip from September 25-30, 2025, to Washington and New York involved a flight costing $359,281. Netanyahu's suite at the Loews Regency was $6,000 per night, with the seven-day trip costing $41,993. This visit also included $1,200 for a makeup artist, approximately $1,500 for refreshments, $400 for car rentals, and a $125 traffic violation fine.

During a July 2025 visit, hotel stays at the Willard InterContinental cost $172,701, with an additional $520 for food and beverages. Other expenses included $295 for embassy door repair, approximately $2,000 for customs fees, and $51,000 for a three-day stay at the Watergate hotel in Washington in April. That April trip also incurred $3,036 for a makeup artist and $3,036 for a hairdresser, plus $1,500 for snacks, $1,200 for printers and toners, and $240 for office supplies.

Further expenses from a February visit included $6,700 for makeup and a similar amount for hairstyling. Approximately $4,800 was spent on lighting equipment for filming, and $840 on flag pins. The prime minister's suite cost $25,000, with laundry services adding $300. Additional costs included $500 for smoking in a press conference room and $480 for COVID-19 tests for two delegates.