Benjamin Netanyahu
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Benjamin Netanyahu was born on October 21, 1949, in Tel Aviv [1][2][3][4][5][6]. His father was Benzion Netanyahu and his mother was Zila Netanyahu [7]. He has siblings, Jonathan Netanyahu and Iddo Netanyahu .
Benjamin Netanyahu's occupations include politician, diplomat, statesperson, military personnel, political writer, and political scientist [8]. He has been married three times: to Miki Weizman Haran from 1972 to 1978, Fleur Cates from 1981 to 1989, and Sara Netanyahu from 1991 to present [9].
Benjamin Netanyahu's educational background includes attending Cheltenham High School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and MIT Sloan School of Management . He has received several awards, including the Jabotinsky Medal, Tzeltner Prize, honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University, Irving Kristol Award, and Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross [10][11].
Benjamin Netanyahu has held several positions, including Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations from 1984 to 1988, Prime Minister of Israel from 1996 to 1999 and again from 2009 to 2021, and Leader of the Opposition from 2006 to 2009 [12].
Key Facts
- Father: Benzion Netanyahu[9]
- Mother: Zila Netanyahu[10]
- Spouse: Sara Netanyahu[11]
- Child: Noa Roth[12], Yair Netanyahu[13], Avner Netanyahu[14]
- Country of citizenship: Israel[15]
- Native language: Hebrew[16]
- Occupation: economist[17], head of government[18], soldier[19]
- Field of work: politics of Israel[20]
- Position held: Knesset member[21], Prime Minister of Israel[22]
- Doctoral advisor: Ester Samuel-Cahn[23]
- Notable work: A Place Among the Nations[24], Fighting Terrorism[25], Bibi: My Story[26], Terrorism: How the West Can Win[27]
- Award received: Jabotinsky Medal[28], Tzeltner Prize[29], honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University[30], Irving Kristol Award[31], Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[32]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Family: Netanyahu family[35]
- Member of political party: Likud[36]
- Military branch: Israel Defense Forces[37]
- Commons category: Benjamin Netanyahu[38]
- Military, police or special rank: seren[39]
- Archives at: Israel State Archives[40]
- Academic degree: Bachelor of Science[41], Master of Science[42]
- Residence: Beit Aghion[43], Caesarea[44], Jerusalem[45]
- Handedness: left-handedness[46]
- Participated in conflict: Yom Kippur War[47], 1968 Israeli raid on Lebanon[48], Battle of Karameh[49], Gaza war[50]
- Family name: Netanyahu[51]
Why It Matters
Benjamin Netanyahu has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 115 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Benjamin Netanyahu born?
Benjamin Netanyahu was born in Tel Aviv[2].
Who were Benjamin Netanyahu's parents?
Benjamin Netanyahu's father was Benzion Netanyahu[9]. Benjamin Netanyahu's mother was Zila Netanyahu[10].
Who was Benjamin Netanyahu married to?
Benjamin Netanyahu's spouses include Sara Netanyahu[11].
What did Benjamin Netanyahu do for work?
Benjamin Netanyahu worked as a politician[3], diplomat[4], statesperson[5], political writer[6], and political scientist[7].
What awards did Benjamin Netanyahu receive?
Honors received include Jabotinsky Medal[28], Tzeltner Prize[29], honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University[30], and Irving Kristol Award[31].