Netanyahu's Wife's Washington Trip Cost Public NIS 140,000
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Sara Netanyahu's four-day trip to Washington in March cost the public approximately NIS 140,000, according to figures released by the Prime Minister's Office. Her direct expenses, excluding security, amounted to NIS 75,600, including flights, hotel, and a photographer. The final cost may increase as Netanyahu has not yet claimed per diem for food and lodging.
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- Sara Netanyahu's trip to Washington cost the public approximately NIS 140,000.
- Her direct expenses for the four-day trip totaled NIS 75,600 (USD 25,215).
- Hotel costs alone reached USD 12,000, excluding security expenses.
- The figures were released by the Prime Minister's Office following a request from the Movement for Freedom of Information.
- The final cost may be higher as Netanyahu has not yet claimed per diem.
The trip of Sara Netanyahu, wife of the Prime Minister, to an event with leaders' wives in Washington in March cost the public purse approximately NIS 140,000. This figure was released by the Prime Minister's Office following a request from the Movement for Freedom of Information.
Direct expenses for Netanyahu herself totaled NIS 75,600 (USD 25,215). These included USD 7,015 for flights, USD 12,000 for a hotel room, USD 3,150 for vehicle use, USD 1,550 for a photographer, USD 750 for a book, and USD 750 for a makeup artist. The total cost does not include security expenses.
Netanyahu has not yet submitted a request for per diem reimbursement for food, drink, and lodging, meaning the final sum could be higher.
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