Benjamin Netanyahu
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
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Records
Benjamin Netanyahu holds the record as Israel's longest-serving prime minister, a testament to his political durability. He is the architect of the Abraham Accords, which fundamentally reshaped Middle East diplomacy by normalizing relations between Israel and four Arab nations. He has addressed the U.S. Congress multiple times, a rare honor for a foreign leader. His influence on Israeli policy and global perceptions of Israel is unmatched in the country's modern history.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Israel's Longest-Serving Prime Minister
Surpassed David Ben-Gurion's record in July 2019.
Congressional Addresses
Has addressed a joint meeting of Congress four times (1996, 2011, 2015, 2024), more than any other foreign leader.
Polaris Award
Awarded for combating anti-Semitism and promoting Jewish security.
Rankings & Lists
TIME 100 Most Influential People
Forbes Most Powerful People
Magazine Covers
TIME Magazine
2023-10-23
Israel at War
The Economist
2023-10-14
Benjamin Netanyahu: The Survivor
Vanity Fair
2012-07-01
Bibi's Choice
Records & Feats
Longest-Serving Prime Minister of Israel
Surpassed David Ben-Gurion's record in July 2019, serving over 15 years in total across three stints.
Most Congressional Addresses by a Foreign Leader
Has addressed a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress four times (1996, 2011, 2015, 2024), more than any other foreign leader in history.