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Who is Benjamin Netanyahu?

Benjamin Netanyahu

About Benjamin Netanyahu

Who is Benjamin Netanyahu?

Benjamin Netanyahu is a former Prime Minister of Israel who served for a total of 15 years in office. He was the prime minister from 1996 to 1999 and then re-elected from 2009 to 2021 after Naftali Bennett ousted him from his reign. He presently serves as the chairman of the National Liberal Movement (Likud party) and Leader of the Opposition.

Benjamin Netanyahu: Before PM Office

Born in Tel Aviv and raised in Jerusalem, Netanyahu joined Israel defense after high school in 1967. He trained as a combat soldier and served for five years in the special forces unit.
 
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Iran posing direct threat to European countries: Israeli PM Netanyahu

Netanyahu said Israel and the US will continue to act with great force against the Ayatollah terror regime

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Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 7:35 AM IST

Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours: Two flawed takes on India's power

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight.The other thinks Mr Modi has undermined India, and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong

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Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 9:30 AM IST

'Grave miscalculation': Why Oman flagged US foreign policy misstep in Iran

Oman's foreign minister, Badr Albusaidi, has said that the United States allowed itself to be drawn into a war that could have been avoided through diplomacy

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Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

Trump's reaction to Israeli strike on gas field exposes rift in strategies

President Trump said he complained to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel about the attack, which sent energy markets reeling; but Israeli officials said the Americans were informed beforehand

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Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 8:43 AM IST

Israel will avoid future strikes on Iran's energy sites, says Netanyahu

Israeli jets' bombing of Iran's South Pars field and associated infrastructure on Wednesday prompted a fresh wave of Iranian strikes against oil and gas works across the region

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Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 6:36 AM IST

US, Israel coordinated on South Pars strike, contradicting Trump's claim

Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that Washington had no knowledge of the attack, claiming Israel "acted out of anger" striking at Iran's South Pars Gas Field

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

Erased 2 names on the punch card, many more to follow: Netanyahu

Netanyahu claimed to have eliminated Iranian leader Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the country's Supreme National Security Council and Basij force CommanderGholamreza Soleimani

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 6:37 AM IST

Good will triumph over evil': Netanyahu wishes 'happy holiday' to Iran

His remarks come at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty in the West Asia, with multiple global leaders engaging on issues related to regional security and stability

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Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Netanyahu posts fresh video amid social media rumours of his death

In the 90-second video shared on his personal X account, Netanyahu is seen interacting with people in the Jerusalem Hills

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Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 8:08 PM IST

IRGC threatens to hunt Netanyahu as Israel denies assassination rumours

The IRCS's statement comes as viral posts question Netanyahu's whereabouts and claim his latest video was AI-generated, while his office insists the Israeli prime minister is 'fine'

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Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

West Asia war updates: Israel says Iran offensive progressing; Brent slips

As the West Asia war enters Day 14, Israel says its campaign against Iran remains strong; India assures fuel supply. Here are the top updates at 9 am (IST)

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Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 9:47 AM IST

Iran weakened by strikes but regime change not guaranteed: Netanyahu

The Israeli premier asserted that the war was inevitable once Iran accelerated efforts to revive its nuclear and missile programs following the June 2025 conflict

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Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 7:48 AM IST

No life insurance for Mojtaba Khamenei, says Israeli PM Netanyahu

Mojtaba's father, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in joint US-Israel strikes on February 28

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Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 7:09 AM IST

Trump says ending Iran conflict will be 'mutual' decision with Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump said the decision to end the Iran conflict will be 'mutual' with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming the strikes thwarted Iran's plans to destroy Israel

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Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 4:06 PM IST

How Trump weighed diplomacy, then decided to go to war against Iran

President Trump's embrace of military action in Iran was spurred by an Israeli leader determined to end diplomatic negotiations; few of the president's advisers voiced opposition

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Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 11:19 AM IST

Defending Israel, we are also protecting world: Netanyahu on Iran threat

About 10 people were killed and dozens injured in Israel in retaliatory attacks launched by Iran following the assassination of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israel operation

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Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 7:44 AM IST

Who's driving the US-Israel-Iran conflict and who holds power in Tehran now

US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top commanders, reshaping Tehran's power structure as questions mount over who will lead next

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Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 12:59 PM IST

Israeli PM Netanyahu vows 'decisive blow,' orders escalation against Iran

Netanyahu made the statement from the roof of the Kirya, Defence Headquarters in Tel Aviv, following a meeting with the Minister of Defence Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff and Director of Mossad

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Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 7:16 AM IST

PM Modi speaks to Netanyahu, stresses safety of civilians 'utmost priority'

Prime Minsiter Modi said he held a telephonic conversation with Netanyahu and expressed India's concerns over recent developments amd emphasised the safety of civilians as a priority

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Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 6:21 AM IST

Ayatollah Khamenei is dead, Iranians must take back their country: Trump

US President Donald Trump announced the death of the Iranian leader, but cautioned that the bombing of Iran would continue through the week, perhaps even longer

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Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 4:16 AM IST