Benjamin Netanyahu's tenure as Prime Minister has been marked by several key policies and events.
2009
Qualified Support for Palestinian State
Netanyahu expressed qualified support for the principle of an independent Palestinian state, with conditions that it be demilitarized and recognize Israel as a Jewish state.
2010
Breakdown of Peace Negotiations
A brief round of negotiations broke down when a 10-month partial moratorium on building settlements in the West Bank expired and Israel refused to extend it.
2011
Speech to U.S. Congress
Netanyahu made a charismatic speech to the U.S. Congress, aiming to assure continued U.S. support in the War on Terror.
2011
Release of Gilad Shalit
Netanyahu's administration negotiated with Hamas for the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, in exchange for 1,000 Palestinian prisoners.