Netanyahu's Lavish US Trip Expenses Revealed

Official data has revealed the significant expenses incurred during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara's visits to the United States in 2025. The expenditures, paid for by Israeli taxpayers, covered luxury hotel suites, private flights, makeup, and hairstyling services.

During a six-day New Year's Eve visit to Florida, the Netanyahus stayed in a luxury suite at the Four Seasons, costing $10,000 per night, totaling $50,000 for their accommodation. In contrast, rooms for the 43-person delegation cost $250 per night. The "Zion Suite" flight alone cost $423,407.

Further details emerged regarding a September 2025 trip to Washington and New York. The flight cost $359,281, while Netanyahu's suite at the Loews Regency was $6,000 per night, amounting to $41,993 for seven days. This trip also included $1,200 for a beautician, $1,500 for hospitality, $400 for car rentals, and a $125 traffic violation fine.

Other documented expenses include $172,701 for a stay at the Willard InterContinental in July 2025, $295 for embassy door repairs, and nearly $2,000 in customs fees. A three-day April visit to Washington saw $51,000 for hotel accommodation, $3,036 for a beautician, a similar amount for a hairdresser, and costs for office supplies.

Additional expenditures from various trips included $6,700 for makeup and a similar sum for hairstyling, $4,800 for photography lighting, $840 for flag pins, $25,000 for the Prime Minister's suite, $300 for laundry, $500 for smoking fees in a conference hall, and $480 for COVID-19 tests for two delegation members.