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Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu is an Israeli politician and diplomat who has served as the Prime Minister of Israel three times (1996–99, 2009–21, and 2022– ). Born in Tel Aviv in 1949, Netanyahu has been a pivotal figure in Israeli politics, known for his conservative stance and significant roles in various peace negotiations and conflicts.

Main Milestones

October 21, 1949

Birth

Benjamin Netanyahu was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, to a secular Jewish family. His father, Benzion Netanyahu, was a historian.

1963

Move to the United States

Netanyahu's family moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he attended high school. This period marked the beginning of his international exposure.

1967

Military Service

Netanyahu enlisted in the Israeli military and joined the elite special operations unit Sayeret Matkal. He participated in several counter-terrorism missions, including the rescue of a hijacked plane at Tel Aviv airport in 1972.

1976

Education and Personal Tragedy

Netanyahu graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.B.A., 1976). The same year, his brother Jonathan died leading the Entebbe raid, prompting Benjamin to found the Jonathan Institute to combat terrorism.

1988

Entry into Politics

Netanyahu was elected to the Knesset as a member of the Likud party. He served as deputy minister of foreign affairs and later as deputy minister in Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir’s coalition cabinet.

1993

Leadership of Likud

Netanyahu became the leader of the Likud party, succeeding Yitzhak Shamir. He was known for his opposition to the 1993 Israel-PLO peace accords.

1996–99

First Term as Prime Minister

Netanyahu won the direct election for prime minister by a narrow margin. His term was marked by unrest, including deteriorating relations with Syria and intense fighting with Palestinians. He agreed to withdraw troops from Hebron and participated in the Wye Memorandum peace talks.

2009–21

Second Term as Prime Minister

Netanyahu led the Likud party to significant gains in the 2009 elections and formed a coalition government. He expressed qualified support for a demilitarized Palestinian state but faced challenges in peace negotiations. His term was also marked by legal troubles, including indictment on corruption charges.

2022–

Third Term as Prime Minister

After a brief period out of office, Netanyahu returned as prime minister following the 2022 elections. His government included far-right ministers in key positions, reflecting a shift in Israel’s political landscape.

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Brief

Known For

Israeli politician and diplomat, longest-serving Prime Minister of Israel.

Bio Dates and Places

Born Date: October 21, 1949.
Born Place: Tel Aviv, Israel.

Career

Current occupation: Prime Minister of Israel.
Past occupations: Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Minister of Finance, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Current Place of Work: Prime Minister's Office, Israel.
Previous Place of Work: Israeli Embassy in Washington, UN, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.B.A., 1976), Architecture and Business Administration.

Skills

Diplomacy, Leadership, Strategic Planning.

Languages