News Articles for "Benjamin Netanyahu"
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Israeli leader accuses Iran of cyberattacks
Israel's prime minister said Sunday there has been a "significant rise" in cyberattacks on Israel by Iran. Benjamin Netanyahu told a security conference t...
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AP Interview: Israel deputy FM proud to be settler
Zeev Elkin has faced a wave of criticism since he was made the de facto chief of Israel's Foreign Ministry two months ago: He isn't prepared for compromis...
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Search Results for "Benjamin Netanyahu"
| Benjamin Netanyahu Hebrew: בנימין נתניהו |
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| Prime Minister of Israel | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 31 March 2009 |
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| President | Shimon Peres |
| Preceded by | Ehud Olmert |
| In office 18 June 1996 – 6 July 1999 |
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| President | Ezer Weizman |
| Preceded by | Shimon Peres |
| Succeeded by | Ehud Barak |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 18 December 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Avigdor Lieberman |
| In office 6 November 2002 – 28 February 2003 |
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| Prime Minister | Ariel Sharon |
| Preceded by | Shimon Peres |
| Succeeded by | Silvan Shalom |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 28 March 2006 – 31 March 2009 |
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| Prime Minister | Ehud Olmert |
| Preceded by | Amir Peretz |
| Succeeded by | Tzipi Livni |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 28 February 2003 – 9 August 2005 |
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| Prime Minister | Ariel Sharon |
| Preceded by | Silvan Shalom |
| Succeeded by | Ehud Olmert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 October 1949 Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Political party | Likud |
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| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Jerusalem, Israel |
| Alma mater | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Religion | Secular Jewish[1] |
| Signature |  |
| Website | netanyahu.org.il |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Israel |
| Service/branch | Israel Defense Forces |
| Years of service | 1967–1973 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Sayeret Matkal |
| Battles/wars | War of Attrition, Yom Kippur War |
