Benjamin Netanyahu - report

Prime Minister of Israel (1996–1999, 2009–2021, 2022–present)

Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu is an Israeli politician who has been serving as the prime minister of Israel since December 2022, having previously held the office from 1996 to 1999 and again from 2009 to 2021. He is the chairman of the Likud party. Netanyahu is the longest-tenured prime minister in the country's history, having served for a total of over 15 years. He is also the first prime minister to be born in Israel after its Declaration of Independence.

2021 2022 2023

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Significant news events for Benjamin Netanyahu

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U.S., European Union, France and six other countries have proposed a 21-day cease-fire in Lebanon. Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, roundly rejected the terms of the proposal on Thursday. Netanyahu said his nation will "continue degrading Hezbollah" until achieving its goals.
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British government suspends 30 of 350 arms export licences with Israel. Foreign minister says equipment could be used to commit serious violations of humanitarian law. Decision came a day after Israeli forces recovered the bodies of six hostages from a tunnel.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asks families for forgiveness. "Hamas kills six hostages in cold blood, and his reaction is to blame Netanyahu for their predicament?"
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50 Democrats announced they would not attend in protest at his handling of the war. Vice President Kamala Harris skipped the speech. Police have estimated that up to 10,000 protestors will be descending upon Capitol Hill.
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Benjamin Netanyahu criticises decision by military to implement daily halt to fighting. Move comes after war cabinet minister Benny Gantz quit last week. Gantz had been a key figure in the unity government formed at onset of Gaza war in October.
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International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan seeks warrants against Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Charges laid against Hamas leaders include "extermination", "rape and other acts of sexual violence", and "taking hostages as a war crime" Netanyahu rejected the landmark request "with disgust", while Foreign Minister Israel Katz slammed it as "a historical disgrace"
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Netanyahu rejects U.S. calls to scale back Israel’s military offensive in Gaza. Also rejects steps toward the establishment of a Palestinian state after the war. Comments appear to knock back plans to tie Palestinian statehood to a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia.