Netanyahu

[net-ahn-yah-hoo]

noun

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

Netanyahu

/ nɛtənˈjɑːhuː /

noun

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

Example Sentences

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meanwhile told a government meeting that he agreed to the plan because it achieved all of Israel's war objectives.

From BBC

Under the plan, Hamas would surrender, release all hostages, disarm and relinquish any future role in Gaza’s governance — all points Netanyahu has insisted on throughout many rounds of fruitless Qatari-brokered negotiations with Hamas.

From Los Angeles Times

Also in Netanyahu’s favor: The Palestinian Authority — which welcomed the initiative — would have no control over Gaza until after it fulfills a “reform program” and the mention of Palestinian statehood was so notional it amounted to little more than a recognition that Palestinian self-determination and statehood were “the aspiration of the Palestinian people.”

From Los Angeles Times

Yet although Netanyahu said the plan fulfilled “our war aims,” he did not leave the White House on Monday completely pleased.

From Los Angeles Times

Crucially, the agreement stipulates Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza, nor will its residents be forced to leave, conditions that frustrate Netanyahu’s right-wing allies.

From Los Angeles Times