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Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu, nicknamed "Bibi", is an Israeli politician and diplomat who has served as Prime Minister of Israel since 2022. Having previously held office from 1996 to 1999 and from 2009 to 2021, Netanyahu is Israel's longest-serving prime minister.

Source: Wikipedia
Benjamin Netanyahu
Conflict Stance Assessment
100/100
Israel-leaning

Based on public statements and material ties.

At a glance

OccupationPrime Minister of Israel (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
CountryIsrael
Place of BirthTel Aviv
BirthdayOctober 21, 1949
Sexmale
ReligionJudaism
Social Media
@netanyahu www.netanyahu.org.il
Public Record

Positions & Funding

Documented stances on the conflict and disclosed financial ties.

01

Position on Palestine

Stated public stance

  • Netanyahu stated Arabs could have established a Palestinian state in 1978.
  • The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes.
  • His government faced the South Africa v. Israel case at the ICJ.
02

Position on Israel

Stated public stance

  • Netanyahu resigned from government over the Gaza disengagement plan.
  • Netanyahu faced criticism for expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank.