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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Israel may postpone the operation in Rafah

Israel may postpone the planned military operation in Rafah if it reaches an agreement with Hamas on the release of hostages, but says the operation will take place anyway.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 12:50 AM • 31733 views

Israel to send delegation to Qatar to free hostages

Israel's military cabinet has decided to send a delegation to Qatar to discuss technical issues for the release of hostages held by Hamas. held by Hamas.

News of the World • February 25, 09:22 AM • 23201 views

Netanyahu unveils Israeli plans for Gaza after war, but Palestinian Authority rejects them

Israel's plans for Gaza after the war include the creation of a security buffer zone and continued intervention, but the Palestinian Authority rejects these plans as occupation.

News of the World • February 23, 12:07 PM • 23452 views

Brazilian President Lula recalls ambassador to Israel

Brazilian President Lula da Silva recalled the country's ambassador to Israel for consultations in response to Israel declaring Lula persona non grata for his comments comparing Israel's actions in Gaza to the Holocaust.

News of the World • February 19, 08:32 PM • 29256 views

Israel to continue offensive on Rafah, ensuring evacuation of civilians - Netanyahu

Israel will continue its offensive on Rafah, while guaranteeing the evacuation of civilians, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 01:30 PM • 38127 views

WSJ: Egypt starts building wall on Gaza border

Egypt is building a concrete wall along its border with Gaza to protect itself from potential refugees fleeing Israel's military operation against Hamas in Gaza.

News of the World • February 16, 01:08 PM • 20414 views

Biden and Netanyahu discuss the situation in Rafah

Biden discussed with Netanyahu the need to develop a realistic plan to ensure the safety of civilians during any operation in Rafah and to provide more emergency aid to Gaza.

News of the World • February 16, 02:29 AM • 29999 views

IDF prepares a large-scale operation in Rafah, home to 1.3 million refugees

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said that the IDF will conduct a large-scale operation in the city of Rafah in Gaza to disband Hamas battalions, and more than 1. 3 million Palestinian refugees living there will be evacuated first.

News of the World • February 10, 04:49 AM • 110812 views

Netanyahu rejects Hamas' conditions for ceasefire in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas' demands for the release of prisoners and other concessions as a condition for a ceasefire.

News of the World • February 8, 07:20 AM • 24681 views

"Under no circumstances": Israel rejects Hamas ceasefire offer

Israel rejects Hamas' ceasefire proposal, refusing to release prisoners.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 03:29 PM • 23078 views

Blinken to visit Israel for the sixth time since the beginning of the war with Hamas

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken plans to visit Israel from February 3 to 5 for a series of meetings with Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

News of the World • January 30, 02:09 PM • 53478 views

Britain offers a plan to end the war in Gaza - Financial Times

The UK has proposed a five-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas. The plan envisages an immediate pause in hostilities, leading to negotiations on a permanent ceasefire and sustainable peace.

News of the World • January 28, 01:32 AM • 30717 views