Benjamin Netanyahu is an Israeli politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Israel since 2009, with the exception of a brief period from 2021 to 2022. He is the longest-serving Prime Minister in Israeli history.
Early Life and Education:
- Born on October 21, 1949, in Tel Aviv, Israel
- Family moved to the United States in 1956, returning to Israel in 1958
- Served in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) from 1967 to 1972
- Graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1974 with a degree in architecture and later earned an MBA from MIT in 1976
Political Career:
- Joined the Israeli diplomatic corps in 1974
- Served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. from 1982 to 1984
- Elected to the Knesset (Israeli parliament) in 1988
- Served as Prime Minister from 1996 to 1999 and again from 2009 to 2021
- Currently serving as Prime Minister again since 2022
Notable Policies and Initiatives:
- Economic liberalization and privatization
- Peace negotiations with the Palestinians
- Opposition to the Iranian nuclear deal
- Support for Israeli settlements in the West Bank
- Military operations in Gaza and Lebanon
Controversies and Criticisms:
- Corruption allegations and investigations
- Criticisms of his handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
- Accusations of racism and incitement against Arab citizens of Israel
- Tensions with the United States and European countries over Israeli policies
Overall, Benjamin Netanyahu has been a dominant figure in Israeli politics for over three decades, known for his strong leadership style and controversial policies.
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