Netanyahu's expenses for private residences in 2025, 2026 publicized
The Movement for Freedom of Information has disclosed expenses for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residences for 2025 and early 2026. The report highlights significant spending on food, maintenance, and gardening, sparking criticism regarding the use of public funds during an economic crisis.
Why it matters
Transparency regarding government spending is a critical issue in Israel, especially during wartime when public economic burdens are high.
The Movement for Freedom of Information revealed the expenses for the prime minister's residences in 2025 and the first half of 2026 on Tuesday.For the first time this year, the classification of private residences included the house on Gaza Street, additional private residences, and the additional residence in Caesarea. The official residence on Balfour Street is undergoing renovations and is therefore classified as “support apartments.”Nearly NIS 65,000 unaccounted for in Netanyahu expensesIn 2025, the total expenses for the residences amounted to NIS 1,979,517.
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