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Netanyahu's Residences Security Costs Soar to $33 Million
State expenditures on security and fortification for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residences have surged to approximately 127.4 million shekels during his current term (2023-2026).
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What happened
- 01State security and fortification costs for Prime Minister Netanyahu's residences total approximately 127.4 million shekels for 2023-2026.
- 02Expenditures show a sharp increase, reaching a peak of 72.5 million shekels in 2025 alone.
- 03The Prime Minister's Office attributes the cost surge to heightened security threats, including drone attacks.
- 04Costs are significantly higher than previous terms, with 2020-2022 expenses totaling only 29 million shekels.
- 05A court is reviewing a request for a detailed breakdown of expenses for each of Netanyahu's residences.
- 06The Finance Committee approved budgeting for Netanyahu's alternative and Caesarea residences in 2023.
This represents a significant increase compared to previous terms, with costs escalating sharply from 2024 onward due to updated threat assessments. The Prime Minister's Office cites regional security escalations and drone threats as reasons for the upgrades. A court is now deciding whether to release a detailed breakdown of these expenses for each residence.
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