Benjamin Netanyahu: A Political Journey
Early Life and Career
WEB Netanyahu became Israel's youngest-ever prime minister in 1996 and served until 1999. Born on October 21, 1949, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Netanyahu grew up in a family of Polish and Lithuanian immigrants. His father, Benzion Netanyahu, was a renowned historian and Zionist leader, while his mother, Zila, was a housewife.
Netanyahu's formative years were heavily influenced by the country's tumultuous history and the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict. He witnessed the Six-Day War in 1967, which had a profound impact on his political views and his belief in Israel's need for a strong and secure military.
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