ILAn investigative report by the Movement for Freedom of Information revealed detailed spending on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residences in 2025 and the first half of 2026. Total expenses for the residences reached NIS 1,979,517 in 2025, including significant amounts for food, gardening, and maintenance. In the first half of 2026, expenses totaled NIS 731,081, covering similar categories. Notably, NIS 63,033 in expenses were redacted without explanation. Attorney Hidi Negev criticized the lack of transparency, emphasizing the public's right to know how taxpayer money is spent, particularly during times of economic hardship and ongoing conflict.
Bias read (Center): While the article highlights concerns about public expenditure and transparency, it presents the findings objectively without overtly criticizing or praising Netanyahu. It reports on the data provided by the Movement for Freedom of Information and includes quotes from the organization's leader, but
