Netanyahu

American

[net-ahn-yah-hoo] / ˌnɛt ɑnˈjɑ 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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There is a long tradition in Israel of former Israeli generals taking on Netanyahu.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hit back at claims that Israel is basically friendless on Sunday, telling Fox News‘ Jacqui Heinrich that his country’s global relationships are “not quite as they appear.”

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026

Israel, too, welcomed the agreement, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailing it as a “historic achievement for Israel” that allows its military to remain in the so-called security zone with U.S. backing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump on one occasion held a terse phone call with Netanyahu, in which he reportedly uttered an expletive.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Netanyahu said his country's military would allow the Lebanese army to take control of territory in "two pilot areas" -- one south of Lebanon's Litani River and another north of it.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

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