Netanyahu

American

[net-ahn-yah-hoo] / ˌnɛt ɑnˈyɑ hu /

noun

Benjamin, born 1949, Israeli prime minister 1996–99 and 2009–21.

Netanyahu British

/ nɛtənˈjɑːhuː /

noun

Benjamin (ˈbɪnjæˌmiːn). born 1949, Israeli politician: leader of the Likud party (1993–99 and from 2005); prime minister (1996–99 and from 2009)

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Since the conflict began, Mr. Modi has spoken with Mr. Netanyahu, as well as with the leaders of each of the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

From The Wall Street Journal

Netanyahu is clear eyed about what he wants.

From BBC

Netanyahu has also held conversations with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law and envoy for Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the analogy is relevant in a way Messrs. Levine and Netanyahu miss.

From The Wall Street Journal

Separately, Macron on Monday morning spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the situation in the Middle East and Lebanon, the Elysee said.

From Barron's

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