Netanyahu and family take up temporary residence at pricey hotel
The Prime Minister's family has been relocated in order to install a substantial security detail at the residence on Azza Street in Jerusalem
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's family has taken up residence at the Waldorf Astoria, one of the Israeli capital's most prestigious hotels.
The decision was made in order to install a substantial security detail at their residence on Azza (Gaza) Street in Jerusalem, at a time when threats against Benjamin Netanyahu are increasing, according to the Prime Minister's Office.
The Netanyahu family has been living in their apartment on Azza Street while the official Prime Minister's residence on Balfour Street residence is being renovated.
During the week-long stay at the hotel, the Prime Minister has requested that the upstairs be closed to accommodate his entire entourage and security personnel.
The family is staying at the hotel until the end of the week, likely in the Ambassador Suite, with a rate starting at $3,350 per night.
Renovations at the Balfour Street residence are expected to take another two years. Work on it began when Netanyahu left office in July 2021, and has been ongoing. Until the renovations are completed, the Prime Minister has requested that the Finance Ministry recognize the apartment on Azza Street as the official residence, which would mean the state would fund expenses.