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Benjamin Netanyahu

Prime Minister of Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu was born on October 21, 1949, in Tel Aviv, Israel. He studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning a bachelor's degree in architecture and a master's degree in management, and also studied political science at Harvard University. He served in the elite Sayeret Matkal unit of the Israel Defense Forces, worked in the private sector, and was Israel's ambassador to the UN. He held ministerial positions, including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Finance, and led the Likud party, serving multiple terms as Prime Minister of Israel, starting in 1996, with his latest term beginning in December 2022.
1984
Served as Israel's ambassador to the UN, successfully advocating for the country's interests on the international stage and securing the declassification of UN archives related to Nazi war crimes
1993
Elected chairman of the Likud party, becoming its leader and leader of the opposition
1996
Became the youngest prime minister in Israel's history after winning the elections
1998
Brokered the Wye River Memorandum with Yasser Arafat under US mediation, according to which Palestinians received 13% of the territories of Judea and Samaria (West Bank)
2003
Implemented economic reforms as Minister of Finance
2018
Under his leadership, Mossad seized Iran's nuclear archive
2020
Oversaw the signing of the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco
2025
Achieved the return of hostages, both living and deceased, after Israel was attacked on October 7, 2023
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The U.S. military was ordered to prepare for the resumption of strikes on Iran - Axios

The Pentagon instructed the military to prepare for a possible resumption of strikes on Iran without setting a date. The scenario could affect the elections and oil prices.

News of the World • October 8, 06:54 AM • 3396 views
Spain's prime minister has called early elections amid the housing crisis

Pedro Sánchez has called early elections in Spain for November 29 following protests over the housing crisis. Polls predict an advantage for the center-right.

Politics • October 5, 09:11 AM • 5630 views
A Flydubai passenger told Netanyahu how he saved a plane from an Israeli 9/11

The passenger rushed into the cockpit after the pilot was attacked and helped level the aircraft. The media speculate that the attacker was planning a terrorist attack following the September 11 scenario.

Crimes and emergencies • October 1, 01:59 AM • 26420 views
The Flydubai pilot who stabbed his colleague intended to crash the plane — Netanyahu

A Flydubai pilot injured a colleague on board and apparently tried to bring down the plane. Passengers and crew stopped him, after which the plane landed\rin Saudi Arabia.

Crimes and emergencies • September 30, 04:00 PM • 11646 views
Flydubai incident: Ukrainian and Russian pilots were indeed on board and helped land the plane — media

The pilots from Ukraine and Russia, who were traveling as passengers, helped land the plane after the co-pilot attacked the captain. The flight landed in Saudi Arabia.

Crimes and emergencies • September 30, 12:30 PM • 29553 views
Netanyahu secretly flew to the UAE amid reports of warnings before the Hamas attack – media

Netanyahu secretly visited the UAE and met with the country's president. The media link the visit to the denial of warnings about the Hamas attack.

Politics • September 29, 02:15 AM • 6435 views
Pope Leo warns that the UN risks turning into a "farce"

Pope Leo said that the UN and multilateral organizations are experiencing a crisis of effectiveness. He also criticized the disregard for the rule of law.

News of the World • September 25, 02:50 PM • 4643 views
Dozens of delegates left the UN hall during Netanyahu's speech

Dozens of delegates walked out of the UN General Assembly hall when Netanyahu began speaking. He called them "moral cowards."

News of the World • September 24, 08:14 PM • 22608 views
Around 130 leaders will address the UN General Assembly: key speakers include Trump and Zelenskyy, with the war in Iran among the topics

The UN General Assembly begins in New York with around 130 leaders taking part. Zelenskyy and Pezeshkian will speak on Wednesday.

Politics • September 22, 01:23 PM • 8221 views
Israel will close the United Kingdom’s consulate in East Jerusalem over sanctions against settlements

Israel will close the British consulate in East Jerusalem over sanctions against goods from the settlements. London will also leave the mission concerning Gaza.

Politics • September 8, 11:37 PM • 6265 views
Netanyahu may have been warned about a large-scale Hamas attack 1.5 weeks before October 7 – media reports

Journalists claim that the UAE warned Netanyahu about a Hamas attack before October 7, 2023. His office denies this.

News of the World • September 8, 10:55 PM • 6554 views
Iran's Supreme Leader called on Muslim countries to unite against the United States and Israel

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called on Muslim leaders to oppose the United States and Israel. New incidents occurred in the Middle East.

News of the World • August 31, 12:16 AM • 15182 views
Masked Israeli settlers attacked an NBC News crew and a Palestinian woman in the West Bank

In Jalud, settlers assaulted a Palestinian woman and four NBC journalists. The injured received medical attention, and Netanyahu condemned the attack.

News of the World • August 29, 11:36 PM • 5088 views
Japan's prime minister said she would "protect" the ICC from U.S. attempts to "eliminate" the court

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced continued support for the ICC following U. S. sanctions against Tomoko Akane. Washington seeks to eliminate the court.

Politics • August 26, 04:42 AM • 5681 views
Netanyahu said that Iran tried to kill one of his sons

The Israeli prime minister did not specify which of his sons Iran allegedly tried to kill or when. Tehran has not publicly responded to the accusations.

News of the World • August 24, 10:57 PM • 5770 views
Two people, including a 4-year-old boy, were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

At least two people, including a 4-year-old boy, were killed in central Gaza, while seven others were injured. Israel said it was intensifying the strikes.

News of the World • August 23, 08:58 PM • 3864 views
Turkey has issued an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

The warrant concerns the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla and 35 people. Ankara also plans to appeal to Interpol.

Politics • August 21, 08:44 PM • 13387 views
The US has "not yet reached an understanding" with Iran - Kushner

Trump's envoy Jared Kushner said that negotiations between the US and Iran are more active than ever, but the sides have not yet reached an agreement.

News of the World • August 17, 07:52 PM • 4792 views
Kushner meets Netanyahu after talks with Hamas

U. S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner met with the Israeli prime minister to unblock Trump's plan. Netanyahu publicly rejected the deal, despite Hamas agreeing to disarm.

News of the World • August 17, 09:51 AM • 5495 views
Eight Muslim countries condemned Israel’s rejection of the U.S. plan for Gaza

The ministers of eight Muslim countries condemned Israel’s rejection of the U. S. plan for Gaza. Netanyahu demands the complete disarmament of Hamas before the withdrawal of troops.

Politics • August 16, 09:37 PM • 14591 views
Kushner met with Hamas leader over Gaza roadmap; next meeting is with Netanyahu

Jared Kushner met with the head of Hamas in Egypt to salvage the 15-point plan for disarmament and the withdrawal of Israeli troops. On Monday, he will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

News of the World • August 16, 06:24 PM • 8372 views
Netanyahu called Britain an Islamic republic with nuclear weapons

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Great Britain as the "Islamic Republic of Britain" and the "first Islamic state with nuclear weapons. " The comments came in the context of support for Israel in the West.

Politics • August 14, 10:37 PM • 12918 views
Kushner to visit Netanyahu for Gaza talks - Axios

Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, plans to visit Israel next week to discuss the U. S. plan for Gaza. He will meet with Netanyahu despite Israel's skepticism.

Politics • August 14, 01:57 AM • 18404 views
Erdoğan accused the Netanyahu government of trying to remove Palestine from the global agenda

The President of Turkey said that the Israeli government is using the chaos in the Middle East to push the Palestinian issue aside. He pledged support for the establishment of a Palestinian state and welcomed plans to hold elections.

Politics • August 13, 01:16 AM • 5214 views
Netanyahu rejected Trump's peace plan for Gaza and set his own conditions

The Israeli prime minister said the army will not leave its positions in Gaza until Hamas fully disarms. He rejected the Trump administration's proposal for a simultaneous troop withdrawal.

Politics • August 4, 11:55 PM • 5414 views
Israel will not withdraw troops from Gaza until Hamas is disarmed - Netanyahu

Israel's Prime Minister expressed disagreement with the Trump administration's plan for a deal on disarming Hamas. He emphasized that disarmament must be a priority, and troops will remain for protection.

News of the World • August 4, 07:08 PM • 5689 views
Netanyahu blocked the transfer of Iron Dome air defense systems to Ukraine in 2023 - WP

The Prime Minister of Israel vetoed the transfer of systems that the US planned to protect Ukrainian civilians. The veto was justified by the terms of the joint production agreement.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 12:52 PM • 20239 views
Israel refused to withdraw troops from Gaza without the complete disarmament of Hamas

Israel refused to withdraw troops from Gaza without the complete disarmament of Hamas. Hamas demands first the cessation of the military operation and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.

News of the World • August 1, 03:36 AM • 4514 views
Trump stated that the US campaign against the ICC is aimed at protecting Netanyahu, not himself

US President Donald Trump stated that Washington's campaign against the ICC is aimed at protecting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Secretary of State Rubio reported that after the start of the campaign, five countries announced their withdrawal from the court.

Politics • August 1, 01:16 AM • 4690 views
Israel claims to have destroyed Hezbollah tunnels in Lebanon with 700 tons of explosives

Israeli military destroyed a network of Hezbollah tunnels in the Beaufort area of southern Lebanon using 700 tons of explosives. Netanyahu and Katz threatened a harsh response to violations of the ceasefire.

Politics • July 31, 04:42 AM • 8001 views