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Netanyahu Residence Security Costs Quadruple Previous Premiers
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Security costs for Israeli prime ministerial residences between 2023 and October 2026 have reached about $41 million, more than four times the amount spent in the previous three years. The Prime Minister's Office attributes the surge to increased security threats, including drone attacks. The office has refused to detail spending per residence, citing national security concerns. A court is reviewing the case, ordering a more specific breakdown of expenses.
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- Security costs at Israeli prime ministerial residences from 2023-2026 total $41 million, a fourfold increase from 2020-2022.
- The Prime Minister's Office cites heightened security threats, including drone attacks, for the increased spending.
- The PMO refuses to disclose spending per residence, citing national security risks.
- The figures have led to renewed scrutiny of past accusations made by Benjamin Netanyahu against Naftali Bennett regarding security expenses.
- A court has ordered the PMO to provide a more detailed breakdown of the security expenditures.
- The court will decide on October 18 whether to release the more detailed figures.
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