Benjamin Netanyahu: the former commando who became King Bibi
by Oliver Holmes in Jerusalem from World news | The Guardian on (#5K0Y1)
As he leaves office, some see Israel's longest-serving PM as Mr Security', others as someone who spurned the chance for peace
Israelis and Palestinians under the age of 30 have lived most of their lives with Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister of Israel. First elected PM in 1996 aged 46, King Bibi - as he is known by supporters and critics alike - has since then never been far from high office, which he is due to now depart aged 71.
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