Israel's former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally departed his official Jerusalem residence early on Sunday, nearly a month after he was ousted by his successor Naftali Bennett. 

"A little after midnight, the Netanyahu family left the residence on Balfour [Street]," a spokesman for the family told journalists in a statement. 

The family spokesman confirmed in a statement that the family has left the residence, adding that the moving was made in accordance with a deadline agreed between Netanyahu and Prime Minister Bennett.

Netanyahu, who served as Israel's leader for 12 straight years following an earlier three-year term, stayed in office longer than any other prime minister in Israel's history. 

He remained in office even as he went to trial on charges of fraud, bribery and breach of trust. He denied the charges and said they are a left-wing plot against him. 

Bennett has not announced yet when he will move in. Local media reported that his family will continue to live in Ra'anana, a suburb in central Israel, and Bennett will use the residence for official meetings.

(With input from agencies)