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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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said he ordered a review of the security of foreign airline flights to the country.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Netanyahu told Fox News on Thursday that, after being subdued, the attacker called out to the crew, "Kill me, kill me!"

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

“I urge the citizens of Israel to learn from you, to keep their eyes open and be vigilant,” Netanyahu said of the passengers who intervened to save Flight 1073.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier also credited Machchhar, as well as the flight's passengers, with averting catastrophe.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

The attacker was arrested in Saudi Arabia and is expected to be transferred to the UAE, Netanyahu said.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

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