Netanyahu's Residences Cost the Budget More Than Last Year
Expenditures on maintaining Benjamin Netanyahu's residences have increased: about 2.7 million shekels were spent for 2025 and the first half of 2026. In 2025, expenses totaled 1.98 million shekels, including 508,000 for maintenance and 1.47 million for salaries. For the first six months of 2026, 731,000 shekels were spent. The Movement for Freedom of Information reported that 74% of expense items for 2025 and 82% for 2026 are classified.
Expenditures on maintaining the residences of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have increased compared to last year. According to data provided by the Prime Minister's Office following a request by the Israeli Movement for Freedom of Information, about 2.7 million shekels were spent on maintaining the residences and paying staff for 2025 and the first six months of 2026. In 2025, expenses reached approximately 1.98 million shekels, of which 508,000 shekels went to maintenance and technical upkeep, and 1.47 million to salaries. For the first half of 2026, 731,000 shekels were spent: 466,000 on maintenance and 265,000 on salaries. The report includes the house on Gaza Street in Jerusalem, the private residence in Caesarea, the official residence on Balfour Street (under renovation), and service apartments. Major expense items: food purchases — 165,000 shekels in 2025 and 120,000 in the first half of 2026; landscaping of the Caesarea garden — 95,000 shekels. Also included are ongoing repairs and orders via Wolt (34 orders for 5,000 shekels from July to October 2025 and a purchase for 9,500 shekels on June 16, 2025). The Movement for Freedom of Information stated that 74% of expense items for 2025 and 82% for the first half of 2026 were classified by the office for security reasons. The office explained that some data is under review and may be adjusted.