Benjamin Netanyahu

Prime Minister of Israel

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December 2024 Netanyahu had his prostate removed following a urinary tract infection caused by prostate enlargement.
December 2024 After the fall of the Assad regime, directs an invasion of Syria against the Syrian opposition.
December 2024 After the fall of the Assad regime, directs an invasion of Syria against the Syrian opposition.
December 2024 Netanyahu had his prostate removed following a urinary tract infection caused by prostate enlargement.
December 10 2024 Netanyahu's personal testimony was scheduled to begin, after initial postponement requests by his defense team.
December 10 2024 Netanyahu's personal testimony was scheduled to begin, after initial postponement requests by his defense team.
November 21 2024 The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif for alleged war crimes, which Netanyahu denounced as 'absurd and false lies'.
November 21 2024 The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif for alleged war crimes, which Netanyahu denounced as 'absurd and false lies'.
October 2024 Netanyahu orders an invasion of Lebanon with the goal of destroying Hezbollah's military capabilities.
October 2024 Netanyahu orders an invasion of Lebanon with the goal of destroying Hezbollah's military capabilities.
October 19 2024 A drone attack believed to have originated from Lebanon targeted Netanyahu's residence in Caesarea, though he was not present and no casualties were reported.
October 19 2024 A drone attack believed to have originated from Lebanon targeted Netanyahu's residence in Caesarea, though he was not present and no casualties were reported.
July 2024 Designated a 'terrorist' by Pakistan, who called him responsible for atrocities in Gaza.
July 2024 The prosecution rested its case.
July 2024 The prosecution completed presenting their case against Netanyahu, concluding their evidence presentation.
July 2024 Designated a 'terrorist' by Pakistan, who called him responsible for atrocities in Gaza.
July 2024 The prosecution rested its case.
July 2024 The prosecution completed presenting their case against Netanyahu, concluding their evidence presentation.
July 24 2024 Netanyahu addressed a joint session of the United States Congress to solicit support for the Israel-Hamas war, calling protesters 'useful idiots' and pledging 'total victory' in Gaza. He also met with Donald Trump in Florida.
July 24 2024 Netanyahu addressed a joint session of the United States Congress to solicit support for the Israel-Hamas war, calling protesters 'useful idiots' and pledging 'total victory' in Gaza. He also met with Donald Trump in Florida.
May 20 2024 Karim Khan, ICC Prosecutor, announced intention to apply for an arrest warrant for Netanyahu on war crimes and crimes against humanity charges.
May 20 2024 Karim Khan, ICC Prosecutor, announced intention to apply for an arrest warrant for Netanyahu on war crimes and crimes against humanity charges.
March 2024 A hernia was discovered on Netanyahu during a medical examination.
March 2024 A hernia was discovered on Netanyahu during a medical examination.
February 2024 Number of court hearing days increased to four.
February 2024 Number of court hearing days increased to four.
January 22 2024 Court announces three days of discussions will begin.
January 22 2024 Court announces three days of discussions will begin.
2023 Protests from previous years were linked to broader demonstrations sparked by proposed judicial reforms and protests following the onset of the Israel–Hamas war.
2023 Protests from previous years were linked to broader demonstrations sparked by proposed judicial reforms and protests following the onset of the Israel–Hamas war.
December 2023 Netanyahu's government faces genocide accusations, leading to the South Africa v. Israel case at the International Court of Justice.
December 2023 Netanyahu's government faces genocide accusations, leading to the South Africa v. Israel case at the International Court of Justice.
December 5 2023 Trial judges agreed to reduce court hearings to two days per week due to security concerns related to the Israel-Hamas War.
December 5 2023 Trial judges agreed to reduce court hearings to two days per week due to security concerns related to the Israel-Hamas War.
November 11 2023 Netanyahu rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Gaza war, stating that Israel would 'stand firm against the world if necessary' and that the Israel Defense Forces would remain in Gaza 'as long as necessary'.
November 11 2023 Netanyahu rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Gaza war, stating that Israel would 'stand firm against the world if necessary' and that the Israel Defense Forces would remain in Gaza 'as long as necessary'.
October 28 2023 Netanyahu was criticized for using 'dangerous rhetoric' when comparing Hamas to Amalek in a biblical reference.
October 28 2023 Netanyahu was criticized for using 'dangerous rhetoric' when comparing Hamas to Amalek in a biblical reference.
October 7 2023 Hamas-led Palestinian groups launch attacks, triggering the Israel-Hamas war, with Netanyahu facing criticism for security lapses.
October 7 2023 Faced nationwide protests following Hamas-led attacks and failure to secure return of Israeli hostages.
October 7 2023 Faced nationwide protests following Hamas-led attacks and failure to secure return of Israeli hostages.
October 7 2023 Hamas-led Palestinian groups launch attacks, triggering the Israel-Hamas war, with Netanyahu facing criticism for security lapses.
July 22 2023 Netanyahu underwent a medical procedure to have a pacemaker implanted in his body.
July 22 2023 Netanyahu underwent a medical procedure to have a pacemaker implanted in his body.
June 2023 Netanyahu's coalition modified settlement construction approval procedures, giving Finance Minister Smotrich authority to approve one stage of construction, changing a system that had been in place for 27 years.
June 2023 Arnon Milchan provided testimony via video from Brighton, United Kingdom, due to alleged health concerns.
June 2023 Netanyahu's coalition modified settlement construction approval procedures, giving Finance Minister Smotrich authority to approve one stage of construction, changing a system that had been in place for 27 years.
June 2023 Arnon Milchan provided testimony via video from Brighton, United Kingdom, due to alleged health concerns.
April 2023 Prosecution and defense reach an agreement to reduce the number of prosecution witnesses to around 60, with the witness phase expected to end in the first half of 2024.
April 2023 Prosecution and defense reach an agreement to reduce the number of prosecution witnesses to around 60, with the witness phase expected to end in the first half of 2024.

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