Benjamin Netanyahu - Political Career

Political Career

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Benjamin Netanyahu's political career spans multiple decades and includes several key positions.

First Political Position

1982

Netanyahu was offered a position on the staff of Moshe Arens, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S.

Ambassador to the UN

1984

Netanyahu was appointed as Israeli ambassador to the UN at the age of 35.

Election to the Knesset

1988

Netanyahu was elected to the Knesset as a Likud member.

Deputy Minister

1991-1992

Netanyahu served as a deputy minister in Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir’s coalition cabinet.

Leader of the Likud Party

1993

Netanyahu easily won election as the leader of the Likud party, succeeding Shamir.

First Term as Prime Minister

1996-1999

Netanyahu served his first term as Prime Minister of Israel.

Second Term as Prime Minister

2009-2021

Netanyahu served his second term as Prime Minister of Israel.

Third Term as Prime Minister

2022-

Netanyahu began his third term as Prime Minister of Israel.