Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Benjamin Netanyahu
Public opinion and media debates around Benjamin Netanyahu—discover key moments of controversy.
Benjamin Netanyahu is a prominent Israeli politician, currently serving as the Prime Minister of Israel since 2022. He previously held the same position from 1996-1999 and 2009-2021. Notably, he is the longest-serving Prime Minister in Israeli history, with over 17 years in office. His political career has been marked by significant influence on Israeli policy and international relations.
1938: Comparison of Iran to Nazi Germany
Netanyahu made earlier remarks that "it's 1938, and Iran is Germany, and Iran is racing to arm itself with atomic bombs".
1967: Policy of 'Three No(s)' Emphasized
In 1998, Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized a policy of "three no(s)", similar to the 1967 Khartoum conference. This policy included no withdrawal from the Golan Heights, no discussion of Jerusalem, and no negotiations under any preconditions.
1978: Netanyahu begins affair with Fleur Cates
In 1978, while Miriam Weizmann was pregnant, Netanyahu met Fleur Cates, a non-Jewish British student, and began an affair.
1993: Netanyahu Argues Against Oslo Peace Process in Book
In 1993, Benjamin Netanyahu dedicated a chapter of his book A Place Among the Nations, entitled "Trojan Horse", to argue against the Oslo peace process.
1993: Netanyahu confesses to affair
In 1993, Netanyahu confessed on live television to having an affair with Ruth Bar, his public relations adviser.
January 1996: Hamas Terrorist Attacks in Israel
Following the assassination of Hamas military leader Yahya Ayyash on January 5, 1996, Hamas, led by Mohammed Deif, launched a campaign of mass-casualty bombings inside Israel, including the Dizengoff Center suicide bombing in Tel Aviv and the two Jaffa Road bus bombings in Jerusalem. These attacks were larger and more sophisticated than previous ones, and it has been alleged that Syria and Iran helped in their planning and financing.
March 1996: Palestinian Suicide Bombings
In March 1996, a wave of suicide bombings carried out by Palestinians, on the 3rd and 4th of March, resulted in the deaths of 32 Israelis. These attacks contributed to the downfall of Shimon Peres and boosted Netanyahu's campaign, during which he emphasized security and a commitment to fighting terrorism.
1996: Western Wall Tunnel Exit Opens
In 1996, Netanyahu, in collaboration with Jerusalem's mayor Ehud Olmert, decided to open an exit in the Arab Quarter for the Western Wall Tunnel, a project that previous prime minister Shimon Peres had put on hold. This decision ignited three days of intense rioting by Palestinians, leading to the deaths of dozens of both Israelis and Palestinians.
July 1997: Mahane Yehuda Market Bombings
On July 30, 1997, a Hamas bombing campaign authorized by Iranian Intelligence Minister Ali Fallahian targeted the Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem. Mahmoud Abu Hanoud, a bomb-maker in the West Bank, constructed the bombs, and five suicide bombers detonated them simultaneously, killing 21 Israelis.
September 1997: Mossad Attempt to Assassinate Khaled Mashal
On September 27, 1997, Netanyahu authorized a Mossad operation to assassinate Hamas leader Khaled Mashal in Jordan. The attempt failed, leading to the arrest of Mossad agents and a demand from King Hussein for the antidote. Under pressure from US President Bill Clinton, Netanyahu provided the antidote and released Jordanian and Palestinian prisoners, including Sheikh Ahmad Yassin, which strained Israeli-Jordanian relations.
September 1997: Ben Yehuda Street Bombings
On September 4, 1997, Hamas bombed Ben Yehuda street in Jerusalem as part of a bombing campaign authorized by Iranian Intelligence Minister Ali Fallahian. Mahmoud Abu Hanoud, a bomb-maker in the West Bank, constructed the bombs, and five suicide bombers detonated them simultaneously. The same day, King Hussein demanded the release of Ahmed Yassin and other Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of Mossad agents involved in the Khaled Meshal assassination attempt.
1997: Corruption Investigation Recommended
In 1997, police recommended that Netanyahu be indicted on corruption charges for influence-peddling, for allegedly appointing an attorney general who would reduce the charges. Ultimately, prosecutors ruled that there was insufficient evidence to proceed to trial.
May 1998: Remains Exchanged After Ansariya Ambush
On May 25, 1998, the remains of Itamar Ilyah and body parts of other soldiers killed in the Ansariya ambush were exchanged for Lebanese prisoners and the bodies of Hizbullah fighters and Lebanese soldiers. This followed the Hamas bombing of Ben Yehuda Street in Jerusalem in 1997 and the Hezbollah ambush on Shayetet 13 in Ansariya, South Lebanon, which resulted in 12 Israeli commandos' deaths.
1999: New Corruption Scandal Recommendation
In 1999, the Israel Police recommended that Netanyahu be tried for corruption involving $100,000 in free services from a government contractor. However, Israel's attorney general did not prosecute due to difficulties with evidence.
2000: Case 2000 Investigation
In 2000, Case 2000 involved alleged attempts by Benjamin Netanyahu to strike a deal with the publisher of the Yedioth Ahronot newspaper group, Arnon Mozes, to promote legislation to weaken Yedioth's main competitor, Israel Hayom, in exchange for more favorable coverage.
2000: Lawsuit Filed Against Syrian and Iranian Officials
In 2000, families of American victims of the 1996 Hamas attacks filed a lawsuit against Syrian Minister of Defense Mustafa Tlass, Ghazi Kanaan, and Iranian Minister of Intelligence Ali Fallahian.
2001: Netanyahu's Recorded Remarks on the Oslo Accords
In a 2001 video, Benjamin Netanyahu, reportedly unaware he was being recorded, spoke about the Oslo Accords.
September 2002: Speech Canceled at Concordia University
On September 9, 2002, Netanyahu's scheduled speech at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada was canceled due to pro-Palestinian protesters overwhelming security. Netanyahu accused the activists of supporting terrorism.
October 2002: Protests at Heinz Hall Appearance
In October 2002, around 200 protesters met Netanyahu outside his Heinz Hall appearance in Pittsburgh. Security allowed his speeches to continue downtown at Heinz Hall and the Duquesne Club, as well as suburban Robert Morris University.
2003: Road Map for Peace
In 2003, the road map for peace required a complete stop to settlement building in the West Bank. Netanyahu affirmed that he accepted the road map, however he stated that a complete stop to settlement building was impossible and the expansions would be limited based on the "natural growth" of the population.
2005: End of Tenure as Minister of Finance
By the end of his tenure as Minister of Finance in 2005, Netanyahu was widely credited with performing an 'economic miracle' as the Israeli economy boomed and unemployment fell. Direct investment in the Israeli economy had increased significantly. Critics labelled his economic views as Margaret Thatcher-inspired "popular capitalism".
March 2007: CNN Interview Remarks on Iran
In a March 8, 2007 interview with CNN, opposition leader Netanyahu claimed that the only difference between Nazi Germany and the Islamic Republic of Iran is that the first entered a worldwide conflict before seeking atomic weapons, while the latter is seeking atomic weapons first and will then start a world war.
April 2008: Repeating Remarks on Iran
In April 2008, Netanyahu repeated his remarks comparing Iran to Nazi Germany, stating that Iran is seeking atomic weapons and will start a world war once it has them.
January 2009: Settlement Expansion Announcement
In January 2009, prior to the Israeli elections, Netanyahu informed Middle East envoy Tony Blair that he would continue the policy of expanding settlements in the West Bank, a policy of the Israeli governments of Ariel Sharon and Ehud Olmert. This expansion would contravene the Road Map, but he would not build new settlements.
February 2009: Israeli Elections
In February 2009, Israeli elections were held. Prior to the elections in January 2009, Netanyahu had informed Middle East envoy Tony Blair that he would continue the policy of expanding settlements in the West Bank, in contravention of the Road Map, but not building new ones.
June 2009: Speech at Bar-Ilan University
Following President Obama's Cairo speech on June 4, 2009, Netanyahu gave a speech at Bar-Ilan University on June 14, endorsing a "Demilitarized Palestinian State" under certain conditions, including that Jerusalem remain the unified capital of Israel.
August 2009: Netanyahu on Gaza Unilateral Pullout
On 9 August 2009, Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking at the opening of his weekly cabinet meeting, promised not to repeat the "mistake" of the Gaza unilateral pullout.
September 2009: Settlement Construction Compromise
In September 2009, Netanyahu was reportedly considering a compromise on settlement construction in the West Bank in exchange for a temporary settlement freeze agreement.
September 2009: UN General Assembly Address
On September 24, 2009, Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, condemning Iran's nuclear ambitions and questioning Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Holocaust denial.
September 2009: Secret Flight to Moscow
On September 7, 2009, Netanyahu left his office without reporting his destination. On September 9, 2009, reports emerged that he had made a secret flight to Moscow to dissuade Russian officials from selling S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems to Iran, leading to criticism and a "fiasco".
November 2009: Partial Settlement Construction Freeze Plan
On November 25, 2009, Netanyahu announced a partial 10-month settlement construction freeze plan in response to pressure from the Obama administration. The Palestinians rejected the call, stating the gesture was "insignificant".
2009: Conditioned Negotiations with Palestinians
In 2009, after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton voiced support for a Palestinian state, Netanyahu conditioned negotiations with the Palestinians on their recognizing Israel as a Jewish state.
March 2010: Approval of Construction in East Jerusalem
In March 2010, Israel's government approved construction of an additional 1,600 apartments in Ramat Shlomo, a Jewish housing development in northern East Jerusalem, despite U.S. opposition, leading to a strongly worded condemnation. Netanyahu defended the decision by saying that all previous Israeli governments had continuously permitted construction in the neighborhood.
July 2011: Robert Gates' Criticism
On retiring from office in July 2011, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said that Netanyahu was ungrateful to the United States and endangering Israel.
2011: Prisoner Swap for Gilad Shalit
In 2011, Benjamin Netanyahu arranged for 1000 Hamas and Fatah prisoners to be swapped for Gilad Shalit, including terrorists with "blood on their hands". Israeli officials estimated that 60% of those released would "resume terrorism attacks".
May 2012: Netanyahu recognizes Palestinian right to statehood
In May 2012, Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognized for the first time the right for Palestinians to have their own state in an official document, a letter to Mahmoud Abbas, though he declared it would have to be demilitarized.
November 2012: November 2012 ceasefire agreement formally ends
In June 2014, after several Hamas operatives were killed, either in an explosion or from an Israeli bombing, Hamas officially declared it would launch rockets from Gaza into Israel, and Israel started Operation Protective Edge in the Gaza Strip, formally ending the November 2012 ceasefire agreement.
2012: Warning Against Iranian Nuclear Bomb
Early in 2012, Benjamin Netanyahu used Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day to warn against the dangers of an Iranian nuclear bomb. He stated he was following the example of Jewish leaders during World War II. Avner Cohen accused Netanyahu of showing "contempt" for the Holocaust, and Shlomo Ben-Ami condemned his "vulgar manipulation of the memory of the Holocaust".
2012: Consideration of Military Action Against Iran
In 2012, Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak considered possible Israeli military action against Iran's nuclear facilities. This followed Israel's established Begin Doctrine. Yuval Diskin, former head of the Shin Bet, accused them of acting on "messianic" impulses, while the RAND Corporation openly disagreed with Netanyahu's stance.
2012: "Prevention of Infiltration Law" Passed
In 2012, the Netanyahu government passed the "Prevention of Infiltration Law", which mandated automatic detention of all people entering Israel without permission. Amnesty International criticized it as "an affront to international law".
May 2013: Conflicting Commitments in Terror-Financing Case
In May 2013, Benjamin Netanyahu faced conflicting commitments made to the family of American terror victim Daniel Wultz and the Government of China. He reportedly promised U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen cooperation in a terror-financing case against Bank of China, but also made a conflicting promise to the Chinese government prior to a state visit.
2013: Denial of Peace Talks on Green Line Basis
In 2013, Netanyahu denied reports that his government would agree to peace talks on the basis of the green line.
April 2014: Netanyahu expresses concerns over Hamas-PA unity government
In April 2014, Netanyahu voiced deep concerns over the agreement between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority to form a unity government, and criticized the United States and European governments' decision to work with the Palestinian coalition government.
October 2014: Government approves privatization plan; Netanyahu criticizes settlement criticism
In October 2014, Netanyahu's government approved a privatization plan for state-owned companies. Netanyahu also called criticism of settlements "against the American values", earning a rebuke from the White House. Tensions with the US administration rose over settlement policies and views on the Middle East.
October 2014: Obama Administration Official Calls Netanyahu "Chickenshit"
In October 2014, author Jeffrey Goldberg related a conversation in which a senior official of the Obama administration called Benjamin Netanyahu a "chickenshit" after Netanyahu accused Barack Obama of "acting contrary to American values". Secretary of State John Kerry phoned Netanyahu to clarify that "such statements are disgraceful, unacceptable and damaging".
November 2014: Strained Relationship with Obama Administration
By November 2014, the relationship between Benjamin Netanyahu and the Obama administration was so problematic that Israel was reportedly waiting until a new U.S. president was elected before attempting to repair the relationship with the White House.
2014: Criticism by Saeb Erekat
In 2014, Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat criticized Netanyahu, calling him "ideologically corrupt" and a war criminal.
January 2015: Netanyahu invited to address US Congress
In January 2015, Netanyahu was invited to address the US Congress. The day before announcing he would address Congress, Time reported that he tried to derail a meeting between U.S. lawmakers and the head of Mossad, Tamir Pardo.
March 2015: Reactions to Netanyahu's upcoming speech to US Congress
Leading up to the 3 March 2015 speech, Israeli consuls general in the United States "expect[ed] fierce negative reaction from U.S. Jewish communities and Israel's allies" regarding Netanyahu's address to Congress. Objections included the arrangement of the speech without the support of the Obama administration and the timing of the speech before Israel's election.
October 2015: Netanyahu's comments on the Grand Mufti and the Holocaust draw criticism
In October 2015, Netanyahu drew criticism for claiming that the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Haj Amin al-Husseini, gave Adolf Hitler the idea for the Holocaust, a claim dismissed by mainstream historians. German Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterated Germany's responsibility for Nazi-era crimes.
2015: Netanyahu on Palestinian statehood
As election day approached, in 2015 Netanyahu stated that a Palestinian state would not be established in his term, citing the threat of radical Islamic terrorists.
2015: Mossad Assessment on Iran's Uranium Enrichment Leaked
In 2015, cables were leaked that revealed Mossad's assessment at the time of Netanyahu's September 2012 UN speech, indicating that Iran did not appear ready to enrich uranium to levels required for a nuclear bomb. The leaked cables contradict Netanyahu's sense of urgency conveyed in 2012.
March 2016: Coalition faces crisis over prayer space at the Western Wall
In March 2016, Netanyahu's coalition faced a potential crisis as ultra-Orthodox members threatened to withdraw over the government's proposed steps to create non-Orthodox prayer space at the Western Wall.
December 2016: US abstains from UN Security Council Resolution 2334
On 23 December 2016, the United States, under the Obama Administration, abstained from United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334, effectively allowing it to pass.
December 2016: UN Security Council Resolution on Israeli Settlements
On December 23, 2016, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution calling for an end to Israeli settlements, with the U.S. abstaining from the vote. At the behest of the Netanyahu government, President-elect Trump attempted to intercede by publicly advocating for the resolution to be vetoed.
January 2017: Israel withdraws dues from the UN
On 6 January 2017, the Israeli government withdrew its annual dues from the United Nations organization, which totaled $6 million in United States dollars, following criticism of Israel and its settlement policies.
January 2017: Netanyahu Under Investigation in Cases 1000 and 2000
Starting January 2017, Benjamin Netanyahu became the subject of investigation by Israeli police in "Case 1000" and "Case 2000". Case 1000 involves suspicions of receiving inappropriate favors from businessmen like James Packer and Arnon Milchan. Case 2000 concerns alleged attempts to make a deal with Arnon Mozes, the publisher of Yedioth Ahronot, to weaken Israel Hayom in return for favorable coverage.
May 2017: Allegation of Showing Fake Video to Trump
In May 2017, Rex Tillerson stated that Netanyahu showed Donald Trump a fake and altered video of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calling for the killing of children, allegedly to influence Trump's position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
August 2017: Police Confirm Netanyahu Suspected of Crimes in Cases 1000 and 2000
On 3 August 2017, Israeli police confirmed for the first time that Benjamin Netanyahu was suspected of crimes involving fraud, breach of trust, and bribes in cases "1000" and "2000". On 4 August 2017, it was reported that Ari Harow, the prime minister's former chief of staff, had signed a deal with prosecutors to testify against Netanyahu in these cases.
October 2017: Netanyahu's government announces leaving UNESCO
In October 2017, shortly after the United States announced the same action, Netanyahu's government announced it was leaving UNESCO due to what it saw as anti-Israel actions by the agency.
December 2017: Israel officially notifies UNESCO of withdrawal
In December 2017, The Israeli government officially notified UNESCO of the withdrawal.
2017: Call for Death Penalty
In 2017, Netanyahu called for the death penalty to be imposed on the perpetrator of the 2017 Halamish stabbing attack.
January 2018: Preliminary Vote on Death Penalty Bill
In January 2018, a preliminary vote in the Israeli parliament on a bill allowing the death penalty for terrorism passed with 52 in favor and 49 opposed.
February 2018: Police Recommend Corruption Charges Against Netanyahu
On 13 February 2018, Israeli police recommended that Benjamin Netanyahu be charged with corruption, citing sufficient evidence to indict him on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in Cases 1000 and 2000. Netanyahu denied the allegations and stated he would continue as prime minister.
April 2018: Erdoğan Calls Netanyahu "Terrorist"
In April 2018, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called Israel a "terror state" and Benjamin Netanyahu a "terrorist".
April 2018: Netanyahu accuses Iran of violating nuclear deal
On 30 April 2018, Netanyahu accused Iran of not holding up its end of the Iran nuclear deal after presenting a cache of over 100,000 documents detailing the extent of Iran's nuclear program.
July 2018: Knesset passes Nation-State Bill
On 19 July 2018, the Knesset passed the Nation-State Bill, a Basic Law supported by Netanyahu's coalition government, seen by analysts as advancing a right-wing agenda.
November 2018: Recommendation for Indictment in Corruption Cases
On 25 November 2018, Liat Ben-Ari, the Economic Crimes Division Director, recommended indictment for Benjamin Netanyahu in Cases 1000 and 2000.
2018: Crisis in Israel-Poland Relations
In 2018, Benjamin Netanyahu called Polish prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki's comment that Jews had been among the Holocaust's perpetrators "outrageous". The resulting crisis in Israel-Poland relations was resolved in late June with a joint communiqué endorsing research into the Jewish Holocaust and condemning the misnomer "Polish concentration camps".
2018: Start of Political Crisis
In 2018, the Israeli political crisis began, leading to a rotation agreement between Netanyahu and Benny Gantz.
February 2019: Attorney General Intends to File Indictments Against Netanyahu
On 28 February 2019, the Israeli attorney general announced his intent to file indictments against Benjamin Netanyahu on bribe and fraud charges in three different cases.
April 2019: Netanyahu Brokers Deal Uniting Jewish Home with Otzma Yehudit
In April 2019, prior to the Israeli legislative election, Benjamin Netanyahu brokered a deal uniting the Jewish Home party with the far-right Otzma Yehudit party to form the Union of the Right-Wing Parties, aiming to overcome the electoral threshold. This deal faced media criticism due to Otzma's widely characterized racist views and origins in the extremist Kahanist movement.
November 2019: Netanyahu Formally Indicted
On 21 November 2019, Benjamin Netanyahu was formally indicted on bribe and fraud charges. On 23 November 2019, he relinquished his agriculture, health, social affairs, and diaspora affairs portfolios in compliance with legal precedent.
2019: Indictment on Charges
In 2019, Benjamin Netanyahu was indicted on charges of breach of trust, bribery, and fraud.
2019: Support for Bolstering Hamas
In 2019, Netanyahu said at a private Likud party meeting that anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas as part of a strategy to isolate Palestinians in Gaza from those in the West Bank.
January 2020: Netanyahu Officially Charged
On 28 January 2020, Benjamin Netanyahu was officially charged in his ongoing corruption cases.
May 2020: Netanyahu's Criminal Trial Set to Begin
Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trial was set to begin on 24 May 2020, after being delayed from its initial March schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 2020: Netanyahu Sworn in for Fifth Term Amid Protests
On 17 May 2020, Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in for a fifth term as prime minister in a coalition with Benny Gantz. Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel and Netanyahu's criminal trial, extensive demonstrations broke out against him, which he attempted to disperse using COVID-19 special regulations.
2020: Collapse of Rotation Agreement
In 2020, the rotation agreement between Netanyahu and Benny Gantz collapsed.
February 2023: Government Approves Legalization of Settler Outposts
In February 2023, the new government under Benjamin Netanyahu approved the legalization of nine settler outposts in the occupied West Bank. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich took charge of most of the Civil Administration.
March 2023: Repeal of 2005 Disengagement Law
In March 2023, Benjamin Netanyahu's government repealed a 2005 law that dismantled four Israeli settlements: Homesh, Sa-Nur, Ganim, and Kadim.
April 2023: Netanyahu's Criminal Trial Ongoing
As of April 2023, Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trial was still ongoing.
June 2023: Israel Concerned About Weapons Falling into Iranian Hands
In June 2023, Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is concerned about the possibility that systems it might provide to Ukraine could fall into Iranian hands and be reverse-engineered, potentially leading to Israeli systems being used against Israel.
June 2023: Settlement Construction Procedure Shortened
In June 2023, Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition shortened the procedure of approving settlement construction and granted Finance Minister Smotrich authority to approve one of the stages, changing the system operating for the last 27 years.
September 2023: Continued Backing of Qatari Payments
According to the New York Times, as late as September 2023, Netanyahu continued backing Qatari payments to Gaza in response to Qatari questions.
October 2023: Criticism and Protests Against Netanyahu
In October 2023, Benjamin Netanyahu faced criticism for presiding over what was described as Israel's biggest intelligence failure in 50 years, leading to protests calling for his removal. There were increased calls for Netanyahu's resignation due to a perceived failure to anticipate the Hamas-led attack. He was also accused of using "dangerous rhetoric" when comparing Hamas to Amalek. He blamed Israel's security chiefs for the attack but later deleted the post.
November 2023: Netanyahu Rejects Ceasefire Calls
On 11 November 2023, Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls for a ceasefire in the war and warned that Israel would "stand firm against the world if necessary." He also stated that the Israel Defense Forces would remain in Gaza "as long as necessary" and that Israel would prevent the Palestinian Authority from returning to Gaza.
December 2023: Criticism and Accusations Against Netanyahu
In December 2023, Benjamin Netanyahu faced criticism during a meeting with released Israeli hostages, with one accusing him of prioritizing politics over the return of the kidnapped. He also suggested supporting the "voluntary migration" of Palestinians from Gaza. Additionally, he has been accused of genocide, leading to the South Africa v. Israel case before the International Court of Justice in December 2023.
December 2023: Accusation of Genocide in Gaza
In December 2023, Benjamin Netanyahu's government was accused of genocide in Gaza, leading to the South Africa v. Israel case before the International Court of Justice.
May 2024: ICC Prosecutor to Seek Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu
On 20 May 2024, Karim Khan, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, announced his intention to apply for an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu on several counts of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
July 2024: Pakistan designates Netanyahu as a "terrorist"
In July 2024, Pakistan officially designated Netanyahu a "terrorist", calling him responsible for the atrocities in Gaza.
July 2024: Netanyahu Addresses US Congress and Meets with Donald Trump
On 24 July 2024, Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of the United States Congress amidst widespread protest to solicit support for the Gaza war. He later met with Donald Trump in Florida, criticizing Kamala Harris's stance on Gaza atrocities.
October 2024: Invasion of Lebanon
In October 2024, Benjamin Netanyahu ordered an invasion of Lebanon.
October 2024: Drone Attack on Netanyahu's Residence
On 19 October 2024, a drone attack believed to have originated from Lebanon was made on Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Caesarea. Netanyahu was not present at the time, and no casualties were reported. Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of attempting to assassinate him in the attack.
November 2024: ICC Arrest Warrant
In November 2024, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, along with Yoav Gallant and Mohammed Deif, for alleged war crimes.
November 2024: ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu
On 21 November 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif for alleged war crimes committed during the Gaza war. Netanyahu described the ruling as "absurd and false lies" and said the decision is "antisemitic".
December 2024: Invasion of Syria
In December 2024, Benjamin Netanyahu directed an invasion of Syria after the fall of the Assad regime.
March 2025: Israel Launches Attack on Gaza and Netanyahu Fires Intelligence Chief
On the night of 18 March 2025, Israel launched a surprise attack on the Gaza Strip, ending the 2025 Gaza war ceasefire. Benjamin Netanyahu, scheduled to testify in his corruption trial on 18 March, had the proceedings postponed due to the attacks. In March 2025, Netanyahu also fired Ronen Bar, the chief of the Shin Bet intelligence service.
2025: Shin Beth Investigation
In 2025, Shin Beth started an investigation into the alleged ties between Netanyahu's advisors and Qatar.
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