History of Benjamin Netanyahu in Timeline
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.
1910: Birth of Father, Benzion Netanyahu
In 1910, Benzion Netanyahu, Benjamin Netanyahu's father, was born in Warsaw.
1912: Birth of Netanyahu's mother
In 1912, Netanyahu's mother, Tzila (Cela; née Segal), was born in Petah Tikva, then in Ottoman Palestine, now Israel.
1912: Birth of Mother, Tzila Segal
In 1912, Tzila Segal, Benjamin Netanyahu's mother, was born in Petah Tikva.
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".
1948: Founding of the Israeli State
The text mentions the 1948 founding of the Israeli state as a point of reference for Benjamin Netanyahu being the first prime minister born in the State of Israel.
October 1949: Birth of Benjamin Netanyahu
In October 1949, Benjamin Netanyahu was born. He is an Israeli politician who has served multiple terms as prime minister.
1949: Birth in Tel Aviv
In 1949, Benjamin Netanyahu was born in Tel Aviv.
1956: Family Moved to the United States
Between 1956 and 1958, Benjamin Netanyahu's family lived in the United States while his father taught at Dropsie College.
1958: Family Lived in the United States
Between 1956 and 1958, Benjamin Netanyahu's family lived in the United States while his father taught at Dropsie College.
1963: Family Moved to the United States Again
From 1963 to 1967, Benjamin Netanyahu's family lived in the United States while his father taught at Dropsie College.
1967: Graduation from High School
In 1967, Benjamin Netanyahu graduated from Cheltenham High School.
1967: Return to Israel and Enlistment
In 1967, Benjamin Netanyahu returned to Israel and joined the Israel Defense Forces.
1967: Enlistment in the Israel Defense Forces
In 1967, Benjamin Netanyahu returned to Israel to enlist in the Israel Defense Forces.
1967: Exodus of African Hebrew Israelites
In 1967, the African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem had an "exodus" from America to Israel, which Netanyahu supports integrating into Israeli society.
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.
March 1968: Battle of Karameh
In March 1968, Benjamin Netanyahu participated in the Battle of Karameh as part of his military service.
May 1972: Rescue of Sabena Flight 571
In May 1972, Benjamin Netanyahu was involved in the rescue of the hijacked Sabena Flight 571, where he was shot in the shoulder.
1972: Netanyahu and Weizmann move to the United States
In 1972, Benjamin Netanyahu and Miriam Weizmann left to study in the United States. Weizmann enrolled in Brandeis University, while Netanyahu studied at MIT.
1972: Return to the United States
In 1972, Benjamin Netanyahu returned to the United States after his military service.
October 1973: Service in Yom Kippur War
In October 1973, Benjamin Netanyahu returned to Israel to serve in the Yom Kippur War.
February 1975: Completion of Bachelor's Degree
In February 1975, Benjamin Netanyahu completed a bachelor's degree in architecture at MIT.
1976: Economic Consultant at Boston Consulting Group
In 1976, Benjamin Netanyahu became an economic consultant for the Boston Consulting Group in Boston, Massachusetts, where he worked until 1978.
1976: Earning Master's Degree
In 1976, Benjamin Netanyahu earned a master's degree from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
1976: Death of Yonatan Netanyahu
In 1976, Benjamin Netanyahu's older brother, Yonatan Netanyahu, was killed during Operation Thunderbolt.
April 1978: Birth of Noa Netanyahu
On April 29, 1978, Netanyahu and Miriam Weizmann had one daughter, Noa.
1978: Appearance on Boston Television
In 1978, Benjamin Netanyahu appeared on Boston local television as "Ben Nitai" to discuss the Arab-Israeli conflict.
1978: Left Boston Consulting Group
In 1978, Benjamin Netanyahu left the Boston Consulting Group.
1978: Founding of Anti-Terror Institute
In 1978, Benjamin Netanyahu moved back to Israel to found the Yonatan Netanyahu Anti-Terror Institute.
1978: Return to Israel and Institute Leadership
In 1978, Benjamin Netanyahu returned to Israel and ran the Jonathan Netanyahu Anti-Terror Institute.
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.
1980: Director of Marketing for Rim Industries
From 1980 to 1982, Benjamin Netanyahu was the director of marketing for Rim Industries in Jerusalem.
1981: Netanyahu marries Fleur Cates
In 1981, Netanyahu married Fleur Cates, and she converted to Judaism.
1982: End of Directorship at Rim Industries
In 1982, Benjamin Netanyahu concluded his role as the director of marketing for Rim Industries.
1982: Deputy Chief of Mission at Israeli Embassy
In 1982, Benjamin Netanyahu was appointed as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.
1984: Ambassador to the United Nations
In 1984, Benjamin Netanyahu became Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, a position he held until 1988.
1984: Appointed Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations
In 1984, Benjamin Netanyahu was appointed as the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, a position he held until 1988.
1988: Cates sues for divorce
After moving with Netanyahu to Israel, Fleur Cates sued for divorce in 1988.
1988: End of UN Ambassadorship
In 1988, Benjamin Netanyahu's tenure as the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations concluded.
1988: Joins Likud Party
Prior to the 1988 Israeli legislative election, Benjamin Netanyahu returned to Israel and joined the Likud party.
July 1991: Birth of Yair Netanyahu
On July 26, 1991, Sara and Benjamin Netanyahu had a son named Yair.
1991: Principal Spokesman for Israel
During the Gulf War in early 1991, Benjamin Netanyahu emerged as the principal spokesman for Israel in media interviews on CNN and other news outlets. Netanyahu was also a member of the Israeli delegation headed by Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir during the Madrid Conference of 1991.
1992: Defeat of Likud Party
Following the defeat of the Likud party in the 1992 Israeli legislative elections, Shamir retired from politics.
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: Election as Chair of Likud
In 1993, Benjamin Netanyahu was elected as chair of the Likud party, becoming the leader of the opposition.
1993: Victory in Likud Party Leadership Election
In 1993, Benjamin Netanyahu was victorious in the Likud party leadership election.
1993: Netanyahu confesses to affair
In 1993, Netanyahu confessed on live television to having an affair with Ruth Bar, his public relations adviser.
1993: Israeli Supreme Court Legal Precedent Set
In 1993, a legal precedent was set by the Israeli Supreme Court that eventually led to Benjamin Netanyahu relinquishing some of his portfolios in November 2019 after his indictment.
October 1994: Birth of Avner Netanyahu
On October 10, 1994, Sara and Benjamin Netanyahu had a son named Avner.
1995: Fighting Terrorism Book
In his 1995 book, Fighting Terrorism: How Democracies Can Defeat Domestic and International Terrorism, Benjamin Netanyahu argued for tightening immigration laws in the West as the most effective method to combat terrorism.
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.
March 1996: Netanyahu Gains in Polls
In March 1996, a wave of terror attacks significantly impacted the Israeli elections. Netanyahu closed the gap in the polls against Shimon Peres, leading to Netanyahu's victory in May. The attacks stopped after the election, due to Arafat's campaign against Hamas or because Netanyahu had already stopped the peace process.
May 1996: Victory in Israeli Legislative Election
On 29 May 1996, Benjamin Netanyahu won the Israeli legislative election, becoming the youngest person in the history of the position and the first Israeli prime minister to be born in the State of Israel.
September 1996: Netanyahu Meets Arafat
On September 4, 1996, Netanyahu and Palestinian President Arafat met for the first time, after speaking by telephone. During the initial meeting, Netanyahu emphasized the importance of considering the needs and security of both Israelis and Palestinians, while Arafat expressed his determination to work with Netanyahu and his government.
1996: Election as Prime Minister
In 1996, Benjamin Netanyahu became the first Israeli prime minister elected directly by popular vote.
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.
1996: Media reports on Netanyahu's friendship with Katherine Price-Mondadori
In 1996, the media reported that Netanyahu had a 20-year friendship with Katherine Price-Mondadori.
January 1997: Signing of Hebron Protocol
On January 14, 1997, Netanyahu and Arafat finalized talks with the signing of the Hebron Protocol, which entailed the redeployment of Israeli forces in Hebron and the transfer of civilian authority in much of the area to the Palestinian Authority.
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.
November 1998: Knesset Approves Wye River Memorandum
On November 17, 1998, the Knesset approved the Wye River Memorandum by a vote of 75-19. The Wye River Memorandum, which was signed by Netanyahu and PLO chairman Yasser Arafat in 1998, detailed steps for the Israeli government and Palestinian Authority to implement the Interim Agreement of 1995.
1998: Reputation as Advocate of Free Market
By 1998, Netanyahu had acquired a reputation as "the advocate of the free-market".
1999: Temporary Retirement from Politics
After being defeated by Ehud Barak in the 1999 Israeli prime ministerial election, Netanyahu temporarily retired from politics. He then became a senior consultant with BATM Advanced Communications for two years.
1999: Defeat in Election
In 1999, Benjamin Netanyahu was defeated in the election and retired from politics.
1999: End of First Term as Prime Minister
In 1999, Benjamin Netanyahu's first term as the prime minister of Israel concluded.
1999: Free Markets and Peace
In 1999, Netanyahu told the Jerusalem Post that peace is an end of itself. He stated that peace, without free markets, will not produce growth, but free markets without peace do produce growth.
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.
1999: Defeat in Israeli general election
Major Israeli failures against Hamas and Hezbollah under Netanyahu's first premiership and their results in the subsequent releases of imprisoned Palestinian and Lebanese leaders from Israeli jails are thought to have dealt a blow to Netanyahu's rhetoric of a "tough stance" towards enemies of Israel, and to have played a role in his defeat in the 1999 Israeli general election.
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: Death of Mother, Tzila Segal
In 2000, Tzila Segal, Benjamin Netanyahu's mother, passed away.
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.
2000: Desire to Return to Politics
With the fall of the Barak government in late 2000, Netanyahu expressed his desire to return to politics. He insisted that general elections should be held, but eventually decided not to run for the prime minister position, which led to Ariel Sharon's rise to power.
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: Testimony on Iraqi Nuclear Threat
On September 12, 2002, Netanyahu testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, stating that Saddam Hussein was actively pursuing nuclear weapons. He also suggested that removing Saddam's regime would have positive effects on the region.
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.
2002: Appointment as Foreign Minister
In 2002, after the Israeli Labor Party left the coalition, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon appointed Netanyahu as foreign minister. He also challenged Sharon for the leadership of the Likud party but failed to oust him.
2003: Appointment as Finance Minister
After the 2003 Israeli legislative election, Sharon appointed Netanyahu as Finance Minister, in what was viewed as a surprise move by observers. Sharon and Netanyahu agreed that Netanyahu would have complete freedom as finance minister and have Sharon back all of his reforms, in exchange for Netanyahu's silence over Sharon's management of Israel's military and foreign affairs.
2003: Netanyahu diagnosed with RBBB
Around 2003, Benjamin Netanyahu was diagnosed with right bundle branch block (RBBB).
2003: Minister of Finance
From 2003, Netanyahu served as Minister of Finance and introduced a major overhaul of the Israeli economy. He introduced a welfare to work program, privatization, reduced the size of the public sector, reformed the taxation system and passed laws against monopolies and cartels.
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.
August 2005: Resignation over Gaza Pullout
In August 2005, Benjamin Netanyahu submitted his resignation letter shortly before the Israeli cabinet voted to approve the initial phase of withdrawal from Gaza.
September 2005: Attempt to hold early Likud primaries
In September 2005, Netanyahu attempted to hold early primaries for the position of head of the Likud party while it held the office of prime minister to push Ariel Sharon out of office, but the party rejected this initiative.
December 2005: Netanyahu Retakes Likud Leadership
On December 20, 2005, Netanyahu retook the leadership of the Likud party with 47% of the primary vote.
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".
2005: Return to Lead Likud
In 2005, Benjamin Netanyahu returned to lead the Likud party.
2005: Israeli Disengagement from Gaza Law
In 2005, a law was enacted that led to the dismantling of four Israeli settlements as part of the Israeli disengagement from Gaza. This law was later repealed in March 2023 by Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
March 2006: Likud Third Place in Knesset Elections
In the March 2006 Knesset elections, Likud took third place behind Kadima and Labor, and Netanyahu served as Leader of the Opposition.
2006: Leader of the Opposition
In 2006, Benjamin Netanyahu served as the leader of the opposition.
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.
August 2007: Reelection as Likud Chairman and Prime Minister Candidate
On August 14, 2007, Netanyahu was reelected as chairman of the Likud and its candidate for the post of prime minister with 73% of the vote.
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.
2008: Colon Polyp Removal
In the first half of 2008, doctors removed a small colon polyp from Netanyahu that proved to be benign.
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: Support for New Elections
Following Tzipi Livni's election to head Kadima and Olmert's resignation, Netanyahu declined to join the coalition Livni was trying to form and supported new elections, which were held in February 2009. Opinion polls showed Likud in the lead.
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.
February 2009: Likud Wins Second Highest Number of Seats
In the February 2009 Israeli legislative election, Likud won the second highest number of seats. On February 20, 2009, Netanyahu was designated by Israeli President Shimon Peres to succeed Ehud Olmert as prime minister.
March 2009: Approval of 32nd Government
On March 31, 2009, Netanyahu presented his cabinet for a Knesset vote of confidence. The 32nd Government was approved by a majority of 69 lawmakers to 45, and the members were sworn in.
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.
June 2009: Bar-Ilan Speech Endorsing Palestinian State
In June 2009, Netanyahu delivered the "Bar-Ilan speech" at Bar-Ilan University, where he endorsed the notion of a Palestinian state alongside Israel for the first time. This speech was seen as a response to Obama's speech in Cairo on June 4.
June 2009: Netanyahu's Two-State Solution Speech
In June 2009, Netanyahu gave a speech where he endorsed the notion of a Palestinian state alongside Israel, while previously he had refused to commit to the same two-state solution as other Israeli leaders. He had also called U.S-backed peace talks a waste of time. He advocated for an "economic peace" approach, based on economic cooperation rather than political contention. These ideas were previously discussed with Condoleezza Rice, and align with the Peace Valley plan.
July 2009: Government Approval Rating
In July 2009, a survey by Ha'aretz found that most Israelis supported the Netanyahu government, giving him a personal approval rating of about 49 percent. Netanyahu has lifted checkpoints in the West Bank in order to allow freedom of movement and a flow of imports; a step that resulted in an economic boost in the West Bank.
August 2009: Possible Meeting with Mahmoud Abbas
In August 2009, Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas declared his willingness to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly.
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.
August 2009: Demands from Palestinians
On August 9, 2009, Netanyahu stated that an agreement with the Palestinians required the recognition of Israel as the national state of the Jewish people and a security settlement.
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: UN General Assembly Speech on Iran
On September 24, 2009, Netanyahu spoke before the UN General Assembly and expressed a different opinion than Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, stating that those who believe Tehran is a threat only to Israel are wrong and that the Iranian regime is fueled by extreme fundamentalism.
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: Forms Coalition and Becomes Prime Minister Again
After the 2009 legislative election, Benjamin Netanyahu formed a coalition with other right-wing parties and became prime minister again.
2009: Migrant Influx Begins
Around 2009, an influx of people crossing into Israel from various African countries began.
2009: Return to Premiership
In 2009, Benjamin Netanyahu began another term as the prime minister of Israel.
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.
September 2010: Direct Talks with Palestinians
In September 2010, Netanyahu agreed to enter direct talks, mediated by the Obama administration, with the Palestinians, with the aim of forging an official "final status settlement".
2010: Netanyahu forms the Concentration Committee
In 2010, Netanyahu formed the Concentration Committee to address Israel's concentrated economy.
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.
September 2011: Trajtenberg Committee Recommendations
In September 2011, the Trajtenberg Committee submitted recommendations to lower the high cost of living in Israel, following social justice protests that broke out across the country.
November 2011: Defense Budget and Security Cooperation
In November 2011, the Israeli General Staff concluded that the armed forces could not maintain battle readiness under Netanyahu's proposed budget cuts. Netanyahu decided to cut social programs instead and promised to increase the defense budget. Also in November 2011, a U.S. State Department representative stated that Israel and the United States had unprecedented security cooperation under the leadership of Netanyahu and Obama.
November 2011: Biden mentions long-lasting relationship with Netanyahu
In November 2011, then U.S. Vice President Joe Biden stated that his relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu had lasted for 39 years.
2011: Sarkozy's Comments About Netanyahu
During the 2011 G-20 Cannes summit, then-French president Nicolas Sarkozy was overheard saying to then-U.S. president Barack Obama, "I cannot bear Netanyahu, he's a liar".
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.
September 2012: Netanyahu's UN General Assembly Speech
On September 28, 2012, Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly where he set a "red line" of 90% uranium enrichment for Iran, stating that reaching this level would pose an intolerable risk for Israel. He used a cartoon graphic of a bomb to illustrate his point.
October 2012: Likud and Yisrael Beiteinu announce merger
On 25 October 2012, Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced that their respective political parties, Likud and Yisrael Beiteinu, had merged and would run together on a single ballot in Israel's upcoming general elections.
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: Ties with U.S. Republican Party
In 2012, Benjamin Netanyahu maintained close ties with the congressional leadership of the U.S. Republican Party and with its 2012 presidential candidate, Mitt Romney. He and Romney became acquainted while working at the Boston Consulting Group in the mid-1970s.
2012: Death of Father, Benzion Netanyahu
In 2012, Benzion Netanyahu, Benjamin Netanyahu's father, passed away.
2012: Appreciation for Hebrew Israelite Community
In 2012, Netanyahu expressed appreciation towards the cooperative society working towards the inclusion of the Hebrew Israelite community in Israeli society, stating that their experience is an integral part of the Israeli experience.
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".
January 2013: Likud and Yisrael Beiteinu run together in general elections
In January 2013, Netanyahu's Likud and Yisrael Beiteinu ran together on a single ballot in Israel's general elections.
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.
July 2013: Tenders issued for private port construction
In July 2013, Netanyahu issued tenders for the construction of private ports in Haifa and Ashdod as part of a port privatization campaign.
August 2013: Ros-Lehtinen Raises Wultz Family Lawsuit
In August 2013, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, chair of the House Middle East and South Asia subcommittee, raised the issue of the Wultz family lawsuit with Israeli officials during a congressional delegation to Israel. She stressed the importance of providing the family what they needed for their lawsuit.
October 2013: Interview with BBC Persian Service
In October 2013, Benjamin Netanyahu praised the history of Persia during an interview with BBC Persian Service. He also stated that if the Iranian regime had nuclear weapons, the Iranian people would never be free of dictatorship and would live in eternal servitude.
December 2013: Knesset approves Business Concentration Law
In December 2013, the Knesset approved the Business Concentration Law, aiming to increase competition and lower consumer prices, based on recommendations from Netanyahu's Concentration Committee formed in 2010.
2013: Likud Victory in Elections
In 2013, Benjamin Netanyahu led Likud to victory in the elections.
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.
2013: Netanyahu tasked with forming new government
In 2013, despite his coalition returning with fewer seats, Israeli president Shimon Peres charged Netanyahu with forming the Thirty-third government of Israel, which included Yesh Atid, The Jewish Home and Hatnuah parties.
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: Netanyahu on Peace and Security Settlement
In October 2014, Benjamin Netanyahu commented on factors relating to peace and security settlement.
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.
December 2014: Netanyahu fires ministers, leading to government dissolution
On 2 December 2014, Netanyahu fired Finance Minister Yair Lapid and Justice Minister Tzipi Livni, leading to the dissolution of the government and new elections.
2014: Agreement to American Framework
In 2014, Netanyahu agreed to the American framework based on the green line and stated that Jewish settlers must be allowed the option of staying in their settlements under Palestinian rule.
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: New elections expected
In December 2014, Netanyahu fired two of his ministers which led to the dissolution of the government, with new elections expected on 17 March 2015.
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.
May 2015: Netanyahu granted extension to form coalition government
In May 2015, after the election, President Rivlin granted Netanyahu an extension until 6 May to build a coalition, which he finalized with Jewish Home, United Torah Judaism, Kulanu, and Shas.
May 2015: Netanyahu announces bid for fifth term
On 28 May 2015, Netanyahu announced he would run for an unprecedented fifth term as prime minister in the next general election and that he supports Likud's current process of picking MK candidates.
August 2015: Government approves two-year budget
In August 2015, Netanyahu's government approved a two-year budget focusing on agricultural reforms, lower import duties, deregulation in construction, and financial sector reforms, though some agricultural reforms were later removed.
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: Likud Victory in Elections
In 2015, Benjamin Netanyahu led Likud to victory in the elections.
2015: Response to Ethiopian Jewish Protests
In 2015, after Ethiopian Jewish protests against police brutality, Netanyahu promised a comprehensive plan to assist them and stated that there is no room for racism and discrimination in Israeli society.
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.
2016: Closeness to Donald Trump
From 2016, Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized his closeness to Donald Trump in his political appeal.
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: Relationship with Jair Bolsonaro
Following Jair Bolsonaro's election in 2018, Benjamin Netanyahu developed a close relationship with the Brazilian President.
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: Netanyahu praises North Korea-United States summit
In 2018, Netanyahu praised the 2018 North Korea–United States summit as an important step in efforts to rid the Korean peninsula of nuclear weapons.
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.
June 2019: Settlement renamed after Donald Trump
In June 2019, Benjamin Netanyahu officially renamed a settlement in the disputed Golan Heights after then U.S. President Donald Trump.
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: Support for Trump's Peace Plan
In January 2020, Netanyahu publicly supported Trump's Israeli-Palestinian peace plan.
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.
September 2020: Signing of Abraham Accords
In September 2020, the U.S-brokered Abraham Accords led to the full normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (the Israel–United Arab Emirates normalization agreement) and Bahrain (the Bahrain–Israel normalization agreement). These accords were signed by Bahrain's foreign minister, UAE's foreign minister and Netanyahu on September 15, 2020 at the White House.
October 2020: Normalization of Ties with Sudan
In October 2020, U.S. president Donald Trump announced that Sudan will start to normalize ties with Israel as part of the Trump administration-brokered Abraham Accords. Netanyahu thanked Trump.
2020: Praise for Airstrike Killing Qasem Soleimani
In 2020, following the U.S. military's Baghdad International Airport airstrike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, Benjamin Netanyahu praised the action. He stated that then President Trump acted "swiftly, forcefully and decisively".
2020: Collapse of Rotation Agreement
In 2020, the rotation agreement between Netanyahu and Benny Gantz collapsed.
March 2021: Israel Leads in COVID-19 Vaccinations
By March 2021, during Benjamin Netanyahu's fifth term as prime minister, Israel had become the country with the highest vaccinated population per capita in the world against COVID-19.
March 2021: Israeli Election
In March 2021, an Israeli election took place during the 2018–2022 Israeli political crisis.
June 2021: Removal from Premiership
In June 2021, Benjamin Netanyahu was removed from the premiership.
June 2021: Netanyahu Ousted as Prime Minister
On 13 June 2021, after Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid formed a coalition government, Benjamin Netanyahu was ousted as prime minister, ending his 12-year tenure.
2021: End of Second Stint as Prime Minister
In 2021, Benjamin Netanyahu concluded his second stint as the prime minister of Israel.
December 2022: Netanyahu Sworn in for Sixth Term
Following the 2022 election, Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in as prime minister for the sixth time on 29 December 2022, leading a hardline coalition.
2022: Return to Premiership
After the 2022 election, Benjamin Netanyahu returned to the premiership.
2022: Netanyahu Leads Opposition into Election
After the end of his second premiership, Benjamin Netanyahu began his third stint as the leader of the opposition, leading Likud in the twenty-fourth Knesset and leading the opposition into the 2022 Israeli legislative election.
2022: Netanyahu Becomes Prime Minister Again
In 2022, Benjamin Netanyahu became the prime minister of Israel for another term.
2022: Settlement Construction Units Approved
In 2022, there was a certain amount of settlement construction approved in the occupied territories. In the first six months of 2023, construction of 13,000 housing units in settlements, almost triple the amount advanced in the whole of 2022.
2022: Book Praising Vladimir Putin
In his 2022 book, Benjamin Netanyahu wrote positively about Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing him as "smart, sophisticated and focused on one goal – returning Russia to its historical greatness".
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.
July 2023: Pacemaker implanted in Netanyahu's body
On July 22, 2023, a pacemaker was implanted in Benjamin Netanyahu's body.
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.
October 2023: Israel Enters State of War Against Hamas
On 7 October 2023, following a major surprise attack by Palestinian militants from Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel would enter a state of war against Hamas. He threatened severe consequences for areas where Hamas was organized and urged Gaza residents to leave. He also proposed an emergency unity government with opposition parties.
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.
2023: Diplomacy with Xi Jinping
Since 2023, Benjamin Netanyahu and Chinese President Xi Jinping have engaged in diplomacy, arising due to strained ties between the US and Israel. This diplomatic situation has been further complicated due to the Gaza war, where China has remained neutral.
March 2024: Hernia discovered on Netanyahu
In March 2024, a hernia was discovered on Benjamin Netanyahu.
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.
December 2024: Prostate removed from Netanyahu
In December 2024, Benjamin Netanyahu's prostate was removed following a urinary tract infection caused by an enlargement.
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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