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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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave his endorsement, as did the chainsaw-wielding leader Javier Milei of Argentina.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Netanyahu elaborated on Israel's security concerns in his post.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Netanyahu said police had acted out of "special" safety concerns and that a plan was being drawn up to allow church leaders to worship at the site in the coming days.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about the peace deal in a phone call Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin several times over the past few months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

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