Benjamin Netanyahu's Tenure as Israel's Prime Minister

SOURCE www.jpost.com
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, faced trial for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust during his tenure. He faced criticism for his handling of a Hamas attack and was analyzed by a facial recognition expert post-war, showing signs of trauma.

Key Points

  • 16 years in office
  • Trial for criminal offenses during tenure
  • Prominent events include Gilad Schalit prisoner exchange deal, COVID-19 pandemic, and judicial reform
  • Analysis of facial features post-war showed signs of trauma

Pros

  • Longest-serving prime minister in Israel's history
  • Held various ministerial positions during his tenure

Cons

  • Indicted and stood trial for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust
  • Criticism for handling a Hamas attack