The Lion of Jerusalem
Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu was born on October 21, 1949, in Tel Aviv, Israel. The son of historian Benzion Netanyahu, he grew up between Israel and the United States, attending high school in Philadelphia before returning to serve with distinction in the Israel Defense Forces, rising to the rank of captain in the elite Sayeret Matkal special forces unit.
Netanyahu studied at MIT and Harvard, earning degrees in architecture and political science, before entering the diplomatic world as Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations in the 1980s. He became the ninth Prime Minister of Israel in 1996, making him the first to be born after the establishment of the State of Israel, and has remained the country's longest-serving prime minister in its history.
"Israel is not a country that turns the other cheek. We have the right and the duty to defend ourselves."
— Benjamin Netanyahu
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The State of Israel
Established on May 14, 1948, the State of Israel is the world's only Jewish state and the spiritual homeland of the Jewish people — a nation reborn after two thousand years of exile and yearning. From the shores of the Mediterranean to the Negev desert, Israel stands as a testament to an ancient people's unbreakable bond with their land.
With Jerusalem as its eternal capital — a city of gold, faith, and history stretching back millennia — Israel has transformed into a thriving democracy, a global technology powerhouse, and a nation that has defended itself against overwhelming odds with extraordinary courage and resilience.
A Life of Service
Born in Tel Aviv
Born to historian Benzion Netanyahu and Tzila Segal on October 21st.
IDF Service Begins
Joins the Israel Defense Forces, serves in Sayeret Matkal special forces during the Six-Day War era.
Operation Entebbe
His brother Yoni Netanyahu is killed leading the daring hostage rescue operation at Entebbe, Uganda.
Ambassador to the UN
Appointed Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, becoming a prominent voice for Israel on the world stage.
First Term as Prime Minister
Elected as the 9th Prime Minister of Israel — the first born after the State's founding.
Returns to Power
Elected for a second term, beginning a historic consecutive run as Israel's longest-serving prime minister.
Sixth Government
Returns to lead Israel's 37th government, forming the most right-wing coalition in the nation's history.
"We are the children of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Our roots are deep in this land. Jerusalem is our eternal capital and will never be divided."
— Benjamin Netanyahu
The Eternal Capital
For three thousand years, Jerusalem has stood at the center of Jewish identity, faith, and longing. The city of King David, the Temple Mount, the Western Wall — these are not simply places but the very heartbeat of a civilization. Netanyahu has consistently championed Jerusalem's status as Israel's undivided and eternal capital, a position formalized internationally in 2017.