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Born on October 21, 1949, in Tel Aviv, Benjamin Netanyahu spent his formative years in Jerusalem.
His father, Benzion Netanyahu, was a prominent historian and Zionist leader, shaping his nationalist worldview.
He studied at MIT, earning degrees in architecture and business, and also studied political science at Harvard.
As part of the Sayeret Matkal elite unit, he participated in key counter-terror missions that included the rescue of hostages.
Before politics, he worked at Boston Consulting Group, honing his strategic and management skills.
Netanyahu is married to Sara Netanyahu, a psychologist, and they have two sons, Yair and Avner, who occasionally appear in public debates and media.
He served as Israel's ambassador to the United Nations from 1984–1988, where he became a vocal defender of Israel.
Netanyahu first became Prime Minister in 1996 and has since been Israel’s longest-serving leader.
As Finance Minister, he implemented market-friendly reforms that significantly boosted Israel’s economy.
He signed the Wye River Memorandum with Palestinians but maintained a hardline stance on national security.
His career has been marked by corruption allegations, polarizing public opinion and facing legal proceedings.
To encounter Hamas’s rocket attack, he undertook military operation in Gaza. He directed his force to dismantle Hezbollah’s network in Lebanon.
A fierce critic of Iran, he opposed the 2015 nuclear deal and focused on countering its regional influence.
Netanyahu remains a polarizing figure, advocating for Israel's security, regional influence, and technological advancement.