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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His joint attack with the Israelis has left numerous friction points in his complex relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Mr. Gallant called Mr. Netanyahu but was unable to get past his aides.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

On Friday morning, Netanyahu invited Ben Gvir and Smotrich to a meeting on Sunday.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed any prospect of a deal.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not publicly responded to the latest statement from the UK, Australia and Canada, but he previously said that the military had "unintentionally" killed the volunteers.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

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