Who Is Benjamin Netanyahu?

Benjamin Netanyahu has a history riddled with controversy and scandal, yet he's continued to have a decades-long career. Could the latest Israel news, with the Israel-Palestine conflict escalating and airstrikes in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, be the last straw in his time as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? #whois

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In this episode of Who Is, we delve into the Benjamin Netanyahu biography. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel prime minister, has an intriguing and controversial political journey. From his early life in the U.S. to his decades-long career in Israeli politics, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has managed to remain in the spotlight despite enduring controversies and challenges, especially as it relates to the Israel-Palestine conflict around the Gaza Strip.

So who is Benjamin Netanyahu? He was born in Tel Aviv in 1949. Benjamin Netanyahu, young at the time, had a period in the United States. He then returned to Israel, where he joined the military and led elite commando missions. Benjamin Netanyahu later went on to become Israel's permanent representative at the United Nations. Benjamin Netanyahu, UN representative, advocated for his country and put Israel news on the global stage — look up Benjamin Netanyahu speech to see how he represented Israel.

A Benjamin Netanyahu documentary would show that his political career took off in 1988 when he joined the far-right Likud party and won a seat in Israel's parliament, making Israel news. As Likud's chairman, he became Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time in 1996, but his first term was marked by controversy, limited withdrawals from the West Bank, and corruption scandals.

Benjamin Netanyahu returned as Israel's foreign minister in 2002 and later as finance minister, resigning in protest over a planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. In 2009, he regained control of the Likud party and was elected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a second time, with initial hints of openness to a Palestinian state but subsequent flip-flops on the issue. His relationship with U.S. President Barack Obama was tumultuous, with disagreements over Israeli settlements in the West Bank. For Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu, Iran was also a point of disagreement. Netanyahu has however found a strong ally in former U.S. President Donald Trump, who shared his nationalist, divisive approach to politics and seemingly his stance on Israel-Palestine.

In 2020, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel prime minister, faced indictment for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, making Israel news as the first sitting Israeli prime minister to be indicted. The same year, Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Gilad Erdan as ambassador to the United Nations. Since then, Netanyahu moved further to the right, forming a right-wing government with populist and nationalist partners in 2022 and proposing controversial judicial reforms that sparked massive protests.

As the Israel-Palestine conflict around the Gaza Strip escalates, Benjamin Netanyahu, who is already facing low approval ratings, is encountering significant backlash. Many in Israel are questioning his ability to keep the country safe. The reputation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under scrutiny, and the 'magic' that kept him in power for many years might finally be wearing thin.

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Who Is Benjamin Netanyahu?

[kevinthompson]

It's good to see the increasing openness about calling out Zionist Israel

[bradley]

Thank you for the info, but please blow your nose before you record next time

[wozzaladers]

His real name is "Benjamin Mileikowsky" eastern European immigrant!

[SuperGreatSphinx]

Likud

Hebrew: הַלִּיכּוּד

romanized: HaLikud

lit. 'The Consolidation'

officially known as Likud – National Liberal Movement

Hebrew: הַלִּיכּוּד – תנועה לאומית ליברלית

It is a major right-wing political party in Israel.

It was founded in 1973 by Menachem Begin and Ariel Sharon in an alliance with several right-wing parties.

Likud's landslide victory in the 1977 elections was a major turning point in the country's political history, marking the first time the left had lost power.

In addition, it was the first time in Israel that a right-wing party won the plurality of the votes.

After ruling the country for most of the 1980s, the party lost the Knesset election in 1992.

Likud's candidate Benjamin Netanyahu won the vote for Prime Minister in 1996 and was given the task of forming a government after the 1996 elections.

Netanyahu's government fell apart after a vote of no confidence, which led to elections being called in 1999 and Likud losing power to the One Israel coalition led by Ehud Barak.

[amorkenny]

Netanyahu is the most incredible statesman alive. He is what Israel needs against the enemies

[myinfo]

"Obama's orange successor"😂

[monairis]

ugh, this man is so vile, i could see it in his eyes from the start. the way he played everyone, so discusting, his end times will be as bad as the pain he as inflicted on innocent palestinians

[syedazim]

Why DNA test is not allowed in Israel????

[texajp]

Netenyahu real name is Malinowski, all Israeli PMs have Changed their names, likud mottos is to the River to the sea, Netanyahu has reigned for decades yet he is called democratic

[benchippy]

I don’t see him as any worse than any other so called prime minister or president. He’s just shamelessly open about it

[menofwar]

Long story short...a war criminal and a mass baby killer...I hope he cross my path cause I wont brake.

[syedazim]

He is a killer of million innocent and helpless. Not a hero.

[sharomdguda]

Brave man of the century, defender of Israeli people,

[stevenstrandberg]

This dudes a badass. Make one on nayib bukele next. 👌🏻💪🏻👍🏻🗽

[Mark-gkv]

Ok I am praying for you and your people it breaks my heart to see what you are going through it brings tears to my eyes the Lord will and is and has fought for you . Breaks me to see the abuse that has been sent your way God bless you call on the Lord while He is near love you all I feel only part of your pain and that is very hard to handle.

[habazziautostyling]

Where is the reel or tik tok version of this this is truly insane

[viknetetsy]

Настоящий в сложнейших ситуациях Нетаниягу всегда находит единственно правильное решение и всегда с любовью к своей стране
Вспомним время ковида, все в растерянности, но он доставал и маски и вакцины и первым подставлял свою руку для прививки, рискуя своим здоровьемБыл уверен, спокоен и делал все возможное и невозможное для нас, израильтян
А то, что сегодня Иерусалим- столица Израиля- это реальность, а ведь сколько поколений мечтали об этом . И вот Сбылось
Да, Нетаниягу, настоящий лидер, человек на своем месте.!

[KimPhilby]

Now can't travel to Europe as an arrest warrant is around his head..