Benjamin Netanyahu
Profile
Benjamin Netanyahu is an Israeli politician and diplomat who has served as the Prime Minister of Israel since 2022, having previously held the office from 1996 to 1999 and from 2009 to 2021. As Israel's longest-serving prime minister, he has been a dominant figure in Israeli politics for decades, rising to prominence as the leader of the Likud party. His career includes service in the Israel Defense Forces, work as an economic consultant, and tenure as Israel's ambassador to the United Nations. Throughout his leadership, he has pursued significant economic reforms and navigated complex regional security challenges, though his tenure has also been marked by intense political polarization, legal challenges, and international criticism regarding his government's policies in the West Bank and Gaza.
Details
- Born
- 1949-10-21 · 76 years old
- Birth place
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Education
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University
- Career
- Economic consultant at Boston Consulting Group, Director of the Jonathan Netanyahu Anti-Terror Institute, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations
