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Israeli PM's 'Kanaf Zion' Plane Costs Soar to Hundreds of Millions Amid Transparency Concerns
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First reported by Ynet · 5 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli Prime Minister's official plane, "Kanaf Zion," has cost the government hundreds of millions of shekels, with significant discrepancies between reported figures and State Comptroller estimates. Despite partial cost disclosures, the Prime Minister's Office refuses to reveal detailed expenses citing security concerns, prompting calls for greater transparency.
- 01The official PM plane 'Kanaf Zion' cost Israel over 360 million shekels by 2021 completion.
- 02State Comptroller previously estimated total costs near 729 million shekels, including upgrades and infrastructure.
- 03Operating costs from 2023-2025 are projected at about 60 million shekels, with a sharp rise in 2024.
- 04The Prime Minister's Office refuses to disclose detailed flight and maintenance costs, citing national security.
- 05Freedom of Information Movement criticizes the high costs and lack of transparency, calling for full disclosure.
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