Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu:
- Full name: Benjamin Binjamin Netanyahu
- Date of birth: October 21, 1949
- Place of birth: Tel Aviv, Israel
- Nationality: Israeli
- Political party: Likud
- Occupation: Politician, Prime Minister of Israel
- Religion: Jewish
- Spouse: Sara Netanyahu
- Children: Yair, Avner, and Noa
Benjamin Netanyahu is an Israeli politician who has served as Prime Minister of Israel since 2009, and previously from 1996 to 1999. He is the longest-serving Prime Minister in Israeli history.
Early life and education:
- Netanyahu was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 1949.
- He studied at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he earned a bachelor's degree in architecture and a master's degree in business administration.
- After completing his studies, Netanyahu served in the Israel Defense Forces, where he rose to the rank of captain.
Political career:
- Netanyahu entered politics in 1988, when he was elected to the Knesset (Israeli parliament) as a member of the Likud party.
- He quickly rose through the ranks, and in 1996 he was elected Prime Minister of Israel.
- Netanyahu's first term as Prime Minister was marked by a number of controversial events, including the Oslo Accords and the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin.
- He lost the 1999 election to Ehud Barak, but he returned to power in 2009 after winning the election again.
- Netanyahu has been a controversial figure throughout his career, and he has been criticized for his policies on a number of issues, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Iranian nuclear program, and the economy.
Personal life:
- Netanyahu is married to Sara Netanyahu, and they have three children.
- He is an avid collector of books and art, and he speaks fluent Hebrew, English, and Arabic.
Awards and honors:
- Netanyahu has received a number of awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom from the United States.
- He is also an honorary citizen of Jerusalem.