Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu is an Israeli politician, serving as the prime minister of Israel since 2022, having previously held the office in 1996–1999 and 2009–2021. He is chair of the Likud party. Netanyahu is the longest-serving prime minister in Israel's history, having served a total of over 16 years.
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Some of the key events about Benjamin Netanyahu

  • 1967
    Served in the Israel Defense Forces' elite special forces unit, Sayeret Matkal
  • 1976
    Participated in the successful counter-terrorist hostage-rescue mission at Entebbe Airport
  • 1982
    Appointed as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.
  • 1988
    Elected to the Knesset (Israeli parliament) for the first time
  • 1996
    Became the youngest Prime Minister in Israel's history at age 46
  • 1996
    Opened a controversial tunnel near the Al-Aqsa Mosque, sparking violent protests
  • 2003
    Appointed as Finance Minister and implemented significant economic reforms
  • 2009
    Elected Prime Minister for a second time, beginning his longest consecutive term
  • 2009
    Implemented a partial freeze on West Bank settlements, but excluded East Jerusalem
  • 2010
    Authorized a raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, resulting in the deaths of nine activists
  • 2014
    Led a military operation in Gaza, causing significant civilian casualties
  • 2015
    Addressed a joint session of the United States Congress on Iran's nuclear program
  • 2015
    Made controversial remarks about the Holocaust, suggesting a Palestinian leader influenced Hitler
  • 2018
    Pushed for the passage of the Nation-State Law, criticized for discriminating against non-Jewish citizens
  • 2019
    Faced indictment on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust
  • 2020
    Brokered the Abraham Accords, normalizing relations between Israel and several Arab states
  • 2020
    Attempted to pass legislation granting immunity from prosecution while in office
  • 2021
    Failed to form a government after four consecutive elections, leading to political instability
  • 2022
    Published his autobiography titled "Bibi: My Story"
  • 2022
    Formed a coalition with far-right parties, raising concerns about potential policies

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