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Israeli PM Residence Renovations Cost Over 100 Million Shekels, Security Expenses Dominate
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First reported by Ynet · 4 hours ago
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The Israeli Prime Minister's Office revealed that renovations at the official Balfour residence will cost 103 million shekels by 2026, mostly for security. Renovations remain unfinished, and detailed costs for other PM residences were withheld due to security. Renovations at former PMs' homes, including Bennett's and Lapid's, were far less costly than some claims suggested.
- 01Renovations at the Balfour PM residence will cost 103 million shekels through 2026, mostly for security.
- 02The renovation is incomplete and the residence has been unused for five years.
- 03The PM Office refused to detail costs for Gaza Street and Caesarea residences citing security.
- 04Bennett's Ra'anana residence renovations totaled about 72,000 shekels, contradicting claims of millions spent.
- 05Lapid's Tel Aviv residence had minor acoustic wall work costing 19,305 shekels in 2022.
- 06Netanyahu's alternate Balfour residence saw minor renovations costing 6,000 shekels in 2025.
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