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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Following the talks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office issued a statement saying the meeting "took place in a good atmosphere" and that it "was agreed that ideas would be formulated to advance possible economic cooperation between Israel and Lebanon".

From BBC

"Investors are coming to Israel nonstop," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the time.

From Barron's

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long pushed for regime change in Tehran.

From Slate

"The heavy weapon, the one that does the most damage, is called an AK-47," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said recently.

From Barron's

"That's the main weapon, and that has to go," said Netanyahu, whose government will be represented by the foreign minister.

From Barron's

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