Other than that, you almost get the feeling he couldn't wait to get through the chapter to hurry and get to another, where he might have something to say, except he doesn't. Netanyahu’s argument is purely secular and as such does not discuss the existence, worship or sovereignty of the God of Israel. I thought I knew a lot about the history of Israel, but this book helped me realize how little I really know. In the latest election, Netanyahu accomplished what few of his peers ever could: He won what passes in Israel as a resounding victory, granting him the opportunity to become prime minister for a third time. This despite the opposition he faced within his country, the biases of a hostile media, the constant and ultimately unproven accusations of corruption.

Other nations, regardless of their political beliefs, came to Netanyahu to learn how to develop their economies following the example of Israel. From 1967–1972 he served as a soldier and commander in Sayeret Matkal, an elite special forces unit of the Israeli Defense Forces. He is the brother of Israeli Special Forces commander Yonatan Netanyahu, who died during a hostage rescue mission, and Iddo Netanyahu, an Israeli author and playwright.In his memoir, Netanyahu doubles down on his embrace of the Covid vaccine and regrets easing up too early on pandemic closures, in hindsight a “cardinal mistake”. And be sure to check out my bio page to learn a little about me and the Picture Book/Chapter Book Calendars I sell on Etsy! He may be ruthless, taking account of what Israel is doing towards Palestine, but he is die-hard Israel nationalist. Photograph: Tom Brenner/Reuters View image in fullscreen Benjamin Netanyahu stands with Donald Trump after signing the Abraham Accords, normalizing relations between Israel and some Middle East neighbors. Bibi took me to another crash course of Israel, not the one that I read in the bible, not that we have been reading about and hearing on the news.

I think the choice of Iraq is a good choice, it’s the right choice,” he said, adding: “It’s not a question of whether Iraq’s regime should be taken out but when should it be taken out. Grace lives alone in Ballybrady, a little village on the sublimely beautiful east coast of Northern Ireland. Bibi tells the story of the People and how one man, dedicated his life and committed to making Israel one of the superpowers in the world. It consists of endless falsehoods and lies making it infuriating to read and unfortunately it’s propagandistic merits will convince a few ignorant readers. Steely and funny, high-tempo and full of verve, this autobiography will stand as a defining testament to the value of political conviction and personal courage.In December 2006, Netanyahu became the official Opposition Leader in the Knesset and Chairman of the Likud Party. Bibi Netanyahu is extremely bright, very driven, witty and he knows how to use the power of public opinion in both Israel and the US to get things done on behalf of Israel.

He is honest about the mistakes he made, and he gives credit to those who helped him achieve his goals. In Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu’s “compelling” ( The Economist) and “fascinating” ( The Wall Street Journal) New York Times bestselling autobiography, the prime minister of Israel tells the story of his family, his path to leadership, and his unceasing commitment to defending his country and securing its future. A warm, unsentimental and beautifully-observed book for our times' Lucy Caldwell, author of These Days 'If I were in bother I'd want the Ballybrady bunch at my back. Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu is the ninth and current Prime Minister of Israel, serving since March 2009. The brothers joined an elite special forces outfit of the Israeli Defense Forces known as "the Unit.

Through a host of vivid anecdotes, he narrates his own evolution from soldier to statesman, while providing a unique perspective on leadership, the fraught geopolitics of the Middle East, and his successful efforts to liberate Israel's economy, which helped turn it into a global powerhouse of technological innovation. He deserves to be proud of all his and Israel’s accomplishments, but I’m not a fan of the cockiness.

Four years later, in 1976, Yoni was killed in Entebbe, Uganda, while leading his men in one of the most daring hostage-rescue missions in modern times. Following the 10 February 2009 parliamentary election, in which Likud placed second and right-wing parties won a majority, Netanyahu formed a coalition government. His understanding of which ends are the significant levers for the country and deft maneuvering to achieve the prosperity and safety of Israel is nothing short of remarkable. Plus, I kept getting interrupted by compulsions to arrange stuffed menageries into ominous tableaus, so that probably didn’t help my focus.

These aides, as well as the two glossy sections of photographs, makes the physical hardbound book preferable to an e-book, though at 700+ pages, the hardcover is a hefty lift.