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Taxpayers foot $45,000 bill for Sara Netanyahu's four-day Washington trip

According to the breakdown of expenses, which does not include security costs, Netanyahu's hotel room cost $12,000. The data was revealed following a petition by the Movement for Freedom of Information.

Taxpayers foot $45,000 bill for Sara Netanyahu's four-day Washington trip

The Israeli government has spent approximately $45,000 in taxpayer money for Sara Netanyahu's four-day trip to Washington for a leadership spouses' event. The expenses include flights, accommodations, transportation, and personal services for Sara Netanyahu and her entourage, as well as additional costs for meals and refreshments for the delegation.

The exact security expenses are undisclosed due to security concerns. The Prime Minister's Office released the information following a Freedom of Information request by the Movement for Freedom of Information, which criticized the bureau's delay in providing the data.

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