From Commando To Israel PM: The Life And Times Of Benjamin Netanyahu

A year ago, in October 2023, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was grappling with his country’s most significant security failure, facing backlash both at home and abroad. After decades of promoting a tough image, Netanyahu appeared politically exposed following Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. A year later, on October 18, Netanyahu’s hold on power seemed stronger than it had been after announcing the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

The killing of Sinwar, who orchestrated October 7 attacks, is seen as a vindication for Prime Minister Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister.