Benjamin Netanyahu is an Israeli politician and diplomat who has served as the Prime Minister of Israel multiple times, currently holding office since 2022. Born on October 21, 1949, in Tel Aviv, he is Israel's longest-serving prime minister, having previously held the office from 1996 to 1999 and from 2009 to 2021. Netanyahu is the leader of the Likud party, known for his right-wing and security-focused policies. His leadership has been marked by significant influence on Israel's domestic and foreign policies, including staunch opposition to the 1993 Oslo peace accords and a strong stance against Palestinian statehood initiatives. Netanyahu's career includes military service in an elite special forces unit, diplomatic roles such as Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, and various government posts including finance and foreign affairs before becoming prime minister. His tenure has seen controversies, including corruption charges and criticism for his handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, notably during the 2023 Israel- Hamas war. Despite this, he remains a central and polarizing figure in Israeli politics with a reputation as a tough security hawk and a master political strategist.