The Balfour House Scandal: Who Is Stalling the Renovations at the Official Residence?

The renovation of the Prime Minister's residence on Balfour Street has been ongoing for five years at a cost of 103 million shekels, with no completion date in sight. Various sources claim the delay is intentional, aimed at justifying funding for the private homes of the Netanyahu family.

The article exposes the saga of renovations at the Prime Minister's residence on Balfour Street in Jerusalem, which has been ongoing for five years without a completion date. The renovation cost stands at approximately 103 million shekels, of which 67 million are security costs. The article quotes sources such as attorney Shlomo Greenbaum, Deputy Mayor Adir Schwartz, and attorney Hidi Negev, who argue that the delay is unreasonable and appears intentional. Journalist Uri Misgav claims the real story is the appreciation of the Netanyahu family's private assets, as public funds are simultaneously being invested in renovating their homes in Caesarea and on Gaza Street. A former senior official who handled the matter claims the renovation could have been completed in one to two years, and that the delays were meant to justify funding for the private homes.