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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But Weiss handled the booking and gave Netanyahu the option to select Garrett.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Netanyahu has also battled a recent series of health issues.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The next morning, Netanyahu stood in the sunlight on the roof of the Kyria, Israel's high rise defence ministry in central Tel Aviv, to record his address.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Trump told the BBC on Monday afternoon that Israeli planes were "already on their way" when he spoke with Netanyahu.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Mr. Netanyahu surely made these points to Mr. Trump on their Sunday call, and the President reportedly advised keeping any retaliation limited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

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