4 days ago · Benjamin Netanyahu (born October 21, 1949, Tel Aviv [now Tel Aviv–Yafo], Israel) is an Israeli politician and diplomat who served as his country’s prime minister three times (1996–99, 2009–21, and 2022– ) and is the longest-serving prime minister since Israel’s independence.

1 day ago · Mr. Netanyahu’s office said Mr. Trump had invited the Israeli leader to visit the White House on Feb. 4. During his trip, Mr. Witkoff was also expected to visit the Gaza Strip.

6 days ago · War gains. After the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack that triggered the war, Netanyahu’s popularity plunged. Israel’s security and intelligence services had failed to prevent the deadliest attack in its 75-year history and the worst attack on Jews since the Holocaust.

Netanyahu is the longest-serving prime minister in Israel's history, having served a total of over 17 years. Born to secular Jewish parents, Netanyahu was raised in West Jerusalem and the United States.

23 hours ago · Israel is the largest recipient of U.S. military aid, and Netanyahu is likely to encourage Trump not to hold up some weapons deliveries the way the Biden administration did, though it continued ...

Jan 18, 2025 · Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel reserves the right to resume fighting Hamas "if needed" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country is ready to resume the war against Hamas should ...

Dec 11, 2024 · Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised defiantly on Tuesday to knock down corruption allegations against him as he began testifying in his long-running trial, becoming the first sitting Israeli leader to take the stand as a criminal defendant.

Jan 16, 2025 · Critics of Mr. Netanyahu’s government, including many of the families of 98 hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza, have long accused the prime minister of sabotaging past efforts to reach a deal ...

Nov 21, 2024 · Israeli prosecutors indicted one of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s aides on Thursday, charging the aide with leaking classified information on Hamas and most likely harming national...

Oct 11, 2023 · Benjamin Netanyahu is an Israeli politician and Prime Minister, known for his leadership roles in the Likud Party and Israeli politics.