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Israeli Ministers' Foreign Travel Costs Revealed Amid Ongoing War
Israeli Minister of Economy Nir Barkat spent over 5.7 million shekels on 30 foreign trips, totaling 160 days abroad during his term. Data compiled by journalist Hili Kern shows other ministers also traveled extensively, though costs varied and some data was not disclosed.
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- 01Minister of Economy Nir Barkat spent over 5.7 million shekels on 30 foreign trips, totaling 160 days abroad.
- 02Minister of Transportation Miri Regev spent 1.3 million shekels on 16 trips, spending 122 days abroad.
- 03Minister of Social Affairs Haim Katz made 25 trips, but costs were not disclosed.
- 04Minister of Environmental Protection Idit Silman spent 750,000 shekels on eight trips, totaling 36 days abroad.
- 05Minister for Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli spent 29,700 shekels on six trips, totaling 25 days abroad.
- 06The Movement for Freedom of Information criticized ministers' travel during the war and economic crisis.
The Movement for Freedom of Information criticized these trips during the ongoing war and economic crisis, questioning their necessity and the ministers' commitment.
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