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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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Netanyahu calls India 'gigantic power' ahead of PM Modi's Israel visit

"We will also act to tighten alliances with our allies. Next week, the Prime Minister of India will visit the country a gigantic power," Netanyahu said

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 5:38 PM IST

India, Israel sign another MoU to deepen defence ties ahead of Modi's visit

The Indian delegation was led by Ramesh K, Director General of SIDM, and included J P Singh, Ambassador of India to Israel, and Gp Capt. Vijay Patil, Defence Attache of India to Israel

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Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

Marco Rubio plans to visit Israel to brief Netanyahu on US-Iran talks

Trump is weighing whether to take military action against Tehran as the administration surges military resources to the region, raising concerns that any attack could spiral into a larger conflict

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Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 9:04 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to visit Israel next week, says Benjamin Netanyahu

'Tremendous alliance between Israel and India, and we are going to discuss all sorts of cooperation', the Israeli PM said

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Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 7:54 AM IST

Netanyahu seeks to strip Israeli nationality of convicted Palestinians

Court filings by PM Netanyahu argue the gravity of the crimes and alleged payments from a Palestinian Authority fund justify revoking citizenship and expelling those convicted of violent attacks

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 7:39 AM IST

Trump insists Iran nuclear talks continue in meeting with Netanyahu

The visit from Netanyahu - their seventh meeting in Trump's second term - comes as both Tehran and Washington are projecting cautious optimism after holding indirect talks in Oman

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 7:34 AM IST

Netanyahu to urge expanded Iran talks as Trump says Tehran wants a deal

The visit from Netanyahu - their seventh meeting in Trump's second term - comes as both Tehran and Washington are projecting cautious optimism after holding indirect talks in Oman

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

Trump, Netanyahu meet to likely focus on energy, deregulation: White House

Heading to Washington on Tuesday to meet Trump, Netanyahu said he planned to convey Israel's position on US nuclear talks with Tehran during the meeting

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 7:12 AM IST

US envoys Kushner, Witkoff hold talks with Netanyahu on Gaza, Iran

Talks focused on Gaza demilitarisation, hostage recovery and next steps in the ceasefire, including a reconstruction plan and a 100-day timeline for Hamas disarmament

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 8:17 AM IST

US envoys meet Netanyahu, press Israel to enter Gaza ceasefire phase two

Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and Middle East adviser, according to the Prime Minister's Office

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Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 9:55 PM IST

Israel agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace that will oversee Gaza

The board, chaired by Trump, was originally envisaged as a small group of world leaders overseeing the Gaza ceasefire plan

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Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

'Attack of unprecedented force': Netanyahu's warning to Iran amid protests

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Iran of a strong response if attacked, as protests and US military moves from Tehran and Washington raise regional tensions

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Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 9:48 AM IST

Netanyahu says Israel closely monitoring Iran unrest, backs protesters

Netanyahu voiced strong support for the Iranian people's struggle against what he described as 'tyranny'

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Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 7:58 AM IST

Israel's Netanyahu calls PM Modi, briefs him on status of Gaza peace plan

Modi and Netanyahu also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and agreed to remain in touch

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Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 4:03 PM IST

Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel

The Pentagon said the contract involved foreign military sales to Israel. The U.S. has long been by far the largest arms supplier to its closest Middle East ally

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Updated On : 30 Dec 2025 | 9:56 PM IST

Trump repeats claim of ending India-Pak clashes during talks with Netanyahu

Since announcing a US-brokered ceasefire on May 10, Trump has repeated more than 70 times his claim that he ended the India-Pakistan conflict after Washington-mediated talks

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Updated On : 30 Dec 2025 | 10:21 AM IST

Netanyahu announces Israel Peace Prize for Trump after Florida talks

The announcement was made by Netanyahu during a joint press briefing with Trump after their bilateral talks at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Monday

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Updated On : 30 Dec 2025 | 8:11 AM IST

Trump warns Iran against reviving nuclear programme amid Netanyahu's visit

Trump criticised Iran anew for not making a deal to completely disarm its nuclear program ahead of the US and Israeli strikes earlier this year

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Updated On : 30 Dec 2025 | 7:35 AM IST

Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for meeting with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled for an expected meeting on Monday with US President Donald Trump in Florida about the second phase of the ceasefire

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Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 8:27 AM IST

What is Somaliland and why Israel's recognition has stirred tensions?

Israel's recognition of Somaliland has triggered opposition from Somalia, the African Union and Arab nations while drawing a cautious response from the US

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Updated On : 28 Dec 2025 | 12:48 PM IST