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“My first name, Benjamin, dates back a thousand years earlier to Benjamin - Binyamin - the son of Jacob, who was also known as Israel. Jacob and his 12 sons roamed these same hills of Judea and Samaria 4,000 years ago, and there's been a continuous Jewish presence in the land ever since.”

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Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu is an Israeli politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Israel. Born on October 21, 1949, in New York, United States, Netanyahu moved to Israel with his parents. Known for his hardline stance, Netanyahu has been a prominent figure in Israeli politics, serving as Prime Minister four times. more

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