Benjamin Netanyahu rose to fame as an Israeli politician and diplomat who managed to hold the post of prime minister twice. He also heads the Likud Party and is a member of the Knesset.
Biography of Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu was born on October 21, 1949 in Tel Aviv. His father Benzion Netanyahu (Mileikovsky) had the status of professor of historical sciences and served as the personal secretary of Zeev Jabotinsky. In the 1950s-1960s. the family alternately lived in the United States and Israel, where Benzion was engaged in teaching.
Benjamin had two brothers; the eldest (Jonathan) died while participating in the liberation activities of Israeli hostages in the territory of Entebba. Younger brother Ido became a radiologist, writer.
Living in America in 1967. Binyamin graduated from high school, after which he returned to Israel to serve in the Army. The young man was assigned to the sabotage and reconnaissance structure of Sayret-Matkal. During his service, Benjamin participated in several military operations. He was wounded a couple of times during them. In 1972 he graduated from the captain's rank.
After that, Netanyahu returned to America to receive specialized education. In 1977 he was awarded a bachelor's degree in architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). And already in 1977 Binyamin became a master of management, after which he took up the study of political science at Harvard University and at MIT. In parallel with his studies, the young man was engaged in labor activities in the Boston Consulting Group. In 1973, Binyamin took a break from his studies to take part in the battles in the Golan Heights and on the territory of the Suez Canal.
Netanyahu's career
In 1977, having received higher education, Netanyahu returned to his homeland. In the period from 1976 to 1982. he worked in the field of private business. At first, the young man was an advisor on international affairs in the Boston Consulting Group. Then he was able to take a seat on the board of directors at Rim Taasiyot LTD.
Benjamin Netanyahu has written several works related to socio-political topics. He is a pioneer in dealing with issues of terror. 1982-1984 Benjamin served as Israel's Consul General to America, and in 1984-1988. - UN Ambassador. 1988-1990 Netanyahu worked as deputy foreign minister from 1990 to 1992. - Deputy Minister in the government, in 1993 - the leader of the Likud party and the opposition head. In 1996 he was elected Prime Minister of the country.
In the economic sphere, Benjamin Netanyahu promoted a policy of liberalization, which affected, first of all, the currency sphere. State concerns were privatized, and budget deficit indicators dropped significantly.
After losing the election to Ehud Barak in 1999, Binyamin leaves politics and begins to lecture at American universities, speak at international forums. In addition, he briefly served as an advisor to several large high-tech firms.
On the eve of the elections, which were to be held in 2003, Netanyahu returns to the political sphere, but loses to Ariel Sharon in the election of the leader of the Likuda. In 2002, the newly minted head of the party appoints Benjamin as minister of foreign affairs, and in 2003 as minister of finance.
Benjamin's financial policy was as follows:
- cuts in taxes and government spending;
- the abolition of monopolies;
- reduction of social benefits.
Netanyahu's reforms have led to a reduction in the unemployment rate, significant growth of the country's economy.
In 2005, before the disengagement plan was put into operation, the politician leaves the government in protest and leads the internal party opposition. In the same year, Sharon leaves the Likuda, along with his supporters. Together they begin to create the Kadima party.
Netanyahu becomes head of Likud and candidate for prime minister. In 2006, the party wins 12 seats in the elections and refuses to join the bloc led by Ehud Olmert. After the formation of the government, Benjamin is elected as the opposition leader.
In 2009, in the parliamentary elections "Likud" under the leadership of Binyamin takes the 27th place in parliament. The leader of the bloc is ordered by President Shimon Peres to create a new government. Then Benjamin makes an offer to Tzipi Livni to join the national unity. However, Livni refuses it. The main reason for this is Netanyahu's refusal to include the program "Two countries for two peoples" in the main government documents.
The new government created by Benjamin became one of the largest in the history of the country. It includes 30 ministers and 9 deputies from different parties. This was an innovation introduced by Netanyahu.
Personal life and health policy
The politician was married three times. His chosen ones were:
- Miriam Weizmann
- Floor Cates
- Sara Ben-Artsy
Miriam Binyamin met his first wife while working in the United States. After the divorce, they have a common daughter, Noah. Floor Cates became Benjamin's second wife in 1982. And already in 1991, Netanyahu registers his third marriage with the daughter of Israeli teacher Shmuel Ben-Artsi Sarah. The woman's professional activity is associated with the psychological support service in Jerusalem. Sarah gave birth to her husband two sons (Yair and Avner).
In 2013, Benjamin Netanyahu underwent surgery to remove the hernia. However, he quickly rehabilitated himself and returned to his workplace again, taking an active position in solving state affairs both inside Israel and abroad.
