Benjamin Netanyahu's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Benjamin Netanyahu.
Benjamin Netanyahu is an Israeli politician who currently serves as the prime minister of Israel (since 2022) and previously held the office twice (1996-1999, 2009-2021). As the longest-serving prime minister in Israeli history, he has held the position for a total of over 17 years. His political career has significantly shaped Israeli politics and foreign policy.
1993: Victory in Likud Party Leadership Election
In 1993, Benjamin Netanyahu was victorious in the Likud party leadership election.
May 1996: Election as Prime Minister
In May 1996, Benjamin Netanyahu won the Israeli legislative election, becoming the youngest person in history to hold the position of Prime Minister and the first Israeli prime minister to be born in the State of Israel.
1996: Election as Prime Minister
In 1996, Benjamin Netanyahu became the first Israeli prime minister elected directly by popular vote and the youngest to hold the position.
1996: Victory of the Likud Party
In 1996, Netanyahu's Likud party defeated Shimon Peres and the Israeli Labor Party due to a campaign of massive retaliation.
December 2005: Retaking Leadership of Likud
On December 20, 2005, Netanyahu retook the leadership of Likud with 47% of the primary vote.
2005: Economic Boom
By 2005, the Israeli economy started booming, and unemployment fell significantly, with Netanyahu widely credited with an 'economic miracle'.
August 2007: Reelection as Likud Chairman
On August 14, 2007, Netanyahu was reelected as chairman of the Likud and its candidate for prime minister with 73% of the vote.
February 2009: Designated Prime Minister
In February 2009, despite Likud winning the second highest number of seats, Netanyahu claimed victory and was designated by President Shimon Peres to succeed Ehud Olmert as prime minister.
March 2009: Government Approved
On March 31, 2009, Netanyahu presented his cabinet for a Knesset "Vote of Confidence". The 32nd Government was approved that day.
July 2009: Government Approval and Economic Boost
In July 2009, a survey indicated that most Israelis supported the Netanyahu government. Also, Netanyahu lifted checkpoints in the West Bank, resulting in an economic boost.
2013: Likud Victory in Elections
In 2013, Benjamin Netanyahu led Likud to victory in the elections.
May 2015: Netanyahu Granted Extension and Forms Coalition Government
In May 2015, President Rivlin granted Netanyahu an extension to build a coalition, which he successfully formed with several parties, including Jewish Home and United Torah Judaism, just two hours before the deadline.
2015: Likud Victory in Elections
In 2015, Benjamin Netanyahu led Likud to victory in the elections.
June 2019: Settlement Renamed After Donald Trump
In June 2019, Netanyahu officially renamed a settlement in the disputed Golan Heights after Donald Trump.
October 2020: Sudan to normalize ties with Israel
In October 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Sudan would start to normalize ties with Israel as part of the Abraham Accords.
December 2022: Sworn in as prime minister again
In December 2022, Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in as prime minister again, starting his sixth term as the leader of a hardline coalition.
