Netanyahu's Campaign Trail Features Skoda Amidst Audi Security Fleet
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is intensifying his election campaign, presenting the upcoming vote as a stark choice between right-wing and left-wing governance. His public appearances have recently featured a Skoda Superb, a less armored and more affordable vehicle, contrasting with the Audi A8 Security cars typically used by the Prime Minister's office. The Prime Minister's office acquired seven Audi A8 Security vehicles for over 25 million shekels last August, while also purchasing armored Skoda Superbs for former prime ministers and the Prime Minister's wife.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is actively campaigning for the upcoming elections, framing them as a critical choice for Israel's future.
- Netanyahu's recent public appearances have featured a Skoda Superb, a less armored vehicle, differing from the usual Audi A8 Security cars.
- The Prime Minister's office purchased seven Audi A8 Security vehicles for over 25 million shekels in August.
- Armored Skoda Superb models, costing around 1.5 million shekels each, are also used by former prime ministers and the Prime Minister's wife.
- Netanyahu is urging citizens to vote, emphasizing that "every vote counts" in determining the election outcome.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is actively campaigning across Israel, emphasizing the critical nature of the upcoming elections, which he frames as a choice between a strong right-wing government and a left-wing coalition. He is urging supporters to vote and encourage others to do the same, stating that "every vote counts." This campaign push coincides with a notable shift in his public appearances, as a recent social media post featured him with a Skoda Superb, a less armored and significantly less expensive vehicle than the Audi A8 Security cars typically used by the Prime Minister.
Last August, the Prime Minister's office acquired seven Audi A8 Security vehicles, costing over 25 million shekels. These specially developed, bulletproof cars weigh over four tons and are registered as light trucks due to their heavy armor, necessitating frequent replacement. Two of these Audi models are a permanent fixture in the Prime Minister's convoy.
While the Audi A8 Security cars are standard for the Prime Minister's security detail, the Prime Minister's office has also purchased several armored Skoda Superb models. These vehicles, costing approximately 1.5 million shekels each, are being used by former Prime Ministers Ehud Barak and Ehud Olmert, who are entitled to Shin Bet security, as well as by Sara Netanyahu. She is the first Prime Minister's wife to be assigned a dedicated armored vehicle.