A new armored Audi A8 Security has arrived in Israel at a cost of about 4.9 million shekels ($1.3 million), according to reports. The vehicle was handed over to the Shin Bet, and one such car is reportedly designated for the prime minister and another for the president. The outgoing vehicle used by PM Benjamin Netanyahu has over 500,000 kilometers.
A new armored Audi A8 Security sedan has arrived in Israel, purchased by the state at a cost of approximately 4.9 million shekels (about $1.3 million), according to Israeli media reports. The vehicle was delivered to the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), and the reports indicate that one car is intended for the prime minister and a second for the president. The Audi A8 Security is among the world's most secure executive cars, featuring bulletproof armor, reinforced glass, communications systems, and advanced security measures. The vehicle weighs over 4 tons and undergoes additional armor plating in Europe to meet Israeli security specifications. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's current armored Audi has logged over 500,000 kilometers. The purchase is a routine replacement for senior state security vehicles.
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