Benjamin Netanyahu - Political Career

Political Career

Benjamin Netanyahu's political career spans multiple decades and includes several key positions.

1982

First Political Position

Netanyahu was offered a position on the staff of Moshe Arens, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S.

1984

Ambassador to the UN

Netanyahu was appointed as Israeli ambassador to the UN at the age of 35.

1988

Election to the Knesset

Netanyahu was elected to the Knesset as a Likud member.

1991-1992

Deputy Minister

Netanyahu served as a deputy minister in Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir’s coalition cabinet.

1993

Leader of the Likud Party

Netanyahu easily won election as the leader of the Likud party, succeeding Shamir.

1996-1999

First Term as Prime Minister

Netanyahu served his first term as Prime Minister of Israel.

2009-2021

Second Term as Prime Minister

Netanyahu served his second term as Prime Minister of Israel.

2022-

Third Term as Prime Minister

Netanyahu began his third term as Prime Minister of Israel.

Benjamin Netanyahu. Political Career