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Freedom of Information Movement Reveals Israeli Prime Minister's Residence Expenses for 2025-2026

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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago

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The Freedom of Information Movement disclosed that Israeli Prime Minister's residences cost nearly 2 million shekels in 2025 and over 700,000 shekels in early 2026. The report included new details on private residences and highlighted some undisclosed expenses. The Prime Minister's Office claimed Netanyahu's spending is significantly lower than his predecessor's.

01Prime Minister's residences expenses totaled nearly 2 million shekels in 2025 and 731,081 shekels in early 2026.
02For the first time, the Gaza Street private residence was included in the expense report.
03Significant spending categories included food, gardening, maintenance, and home repairs.
0463,033 shekels of 2025 expenses were blacked out without details.
05Freedom of Information Movement criticized the spending as extravagant amid economic hardship and war.
06Prime Minister's Office stated Netanyahu's residence expenses are much lower than those of former PM Naftali Bennett.

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