Benjamin Netanyahu

Politician

Israeli Tel Aviv, Israel Libra 5' 10" (178 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIsraeli
Date of Birth21/10/1949
Age76 years
BirthplaceTel Aviv, Israel
Zodiac SignLibra

Latest News about Benjamin Netanyahu

17/09/2026

Netanyahu intensified public threats against the makers of the documentary NAZA, accusing them of defaming Israeli soldiers and saying he would push legislation to revoke citizenship for people who smear the IDF. The move was reported amid a wider political campaign in Israel and renewed debate over free speech and wartime conduct.

08/09/2026

Netanyahu was reported to be working to consolidate Israel's right-wing parties ahead of the October election deadline in an effort to avoid an expected defeat. The reports said he sought to secure a seventh term while facing pressure over the wars involving Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon.

24/08/2026

Netanyahu said Iran had tried to kill one of his sons, but he did not identify which son or provide details about the alleged plot. The claim added to already high tensions between Israel and Iran following a series of hostile exchanges.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameBenjamin Netanyahu
NicknameBibi

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColorHazel Green
Hair ColorWhite

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Henrietta Szold Elementary School, Jerusalem, Israel
  • Cheltenham High School, Pennsylvania, USA
College/University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
  • Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Educational Qualifications
  • SB degree (Bachelor of Science) in Architecture in February 1975
  • SM degree (Master of Science) from the MIT Sloan School of Management in June 1976
  • Doctorate in Political Science (quit after his brother's death)

Personal Life

AddressBeit Aghion (Beit Rosh HaMemshala), 9 Smolenskin Street, Balfour Street, Rehavia, Jerusalem, Israel
ReligionJudaism
EthnicityJewish
HobbiesReading Books (mostly non-fiction)

Relationships & More

Sexual OrientationStraight
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Miriam Weizmann (Army Personnel)
  • Fleur Cates (English-born Harvard Business School graduate)
  • Sara Ben-Artzi (Psychologist)
WifeSara Ben-Artzi, Psychologist (m. 1991-present)
Children

Family

FatherBenzion Netanyahu (Professor of History and Israeli Historian)
MotherTzila Segal
Siblings

Career

Profession(s)
  • Politician
  • Economic consultant
  • Writer
  • Marketing executive
PartyLikud
Political Journey
  • From 1984 to 1988, served as Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations.
  • In 1988, joined the Likud Party.
  • In 1993, became the leader of the Likud Party.
  • From 18 June 1996 to 6 July 1999, served as the 9th Prime Minister of Israel.
  • In the 2013 election, he returned in power and continued his third term as Prime Minister.
  • On 31 March 2009, became the 9th Prime Minister of Israel.
  • From 2009 to 2021, served as Prime Minister of Israel.
  • From 2022 to present, has served as Prime Minister of Israel.

Favourites

PoetHayyim Nahman Bialik
Books
  • 'The Five Forefathers of Zionism' by Ben-Zion Netanyahu (his father)
  • 'The Rise of Nuclear Iran – How Iran Defies the West' by Dore Gold
  • 'Advice to War Presidents: A Remedial Course in Statecraft' by Angelo Codevilla
FoodPistachio flavored Ice Cream

Social Media

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/benjamin.netanyahu
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/netanyahu

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Benjamin Netanyahu drinks alcohol.
2. Through a DNA test, he discovered his Sephardi Jewish ancestry.
3. He earned his SM Degree (Master of Science) from MIT in 2.5 years instead of the usual 4.
4. Netanyahu has a strong liking for ice cream, reportedly consuming an average of 14 kg per week.

Also born on 21 October

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