Early Life and Education of Benjamin Netanyahu: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu is a prominent Israeli politician and diplomat. He currently serves as the Prime Minister of Israel, a position he assumed in 2022. Notably, he also held the same office from 1996 to 1999 and again from 2009 to 2021. His cumulative time in office makes him the longest-serving prime minister in Israeli history.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1972: Move to the United States

In 1972, Netanyahu and Miriam Weizmann moved to the United States to study. Miriam enrolled in Brandeis University, while Netanyahu studied at MIT.

1976: Netanyahu works as an economic consultant for Boston Consulting Group

In 1976, while working as an economic consultant for Boston Consulting Group, Netanyahu examined governments in Europe and saw that they were stymied by concentrations of power that prevented competition. This experience shaped his views on the importance of private sector competition and economic reform.

April 1978: Birth of daughter Noa

On April 29, 1978, Netanyahu and his first wife Miriam Weizmann had a daughter, Noa.

1981: Marriage to Fleur Cates

In 1981, Netanyahu married Fleur Cates, who converted to Judaism.

1988: Divorce from Fleur Cates

In 1988, Fleur Cates sued for divorce after moving with Netanyahu to Israel.

July 1991: Birth of son Yair

On July 26, 1991, Netanyahu and his third wife Sara Ben-Artzi had a son, Yair.

October 1994: Birth of son Avner

On October 10, 1994, Netanyahu and Sara Ben-Artzi had a son, Avner.

2012: Netanyahu supports the integration of the African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem.

In 2012, Netanyahu expressed appreciation towards "the cooperative society that is working towards the inclusion of the Hebrew Israelite community in Israeli society at large," and declared that the experience of the community in the land of Israel is "an integral part of the Israeli experience."

2015: Netanyahu responds to Ethiopian Jewish protests

In 2015, after Ethiopian Jewish protests against police brutality, Netanyahu pledged to bring a comprehensive plan to assist the community and condemned racism and discrimination.