The Contradictory Life and Times of Benjamin Netanyahu

He is "King Bibi," the magician, the great survivor of Israeli politics. For over three decades, Benjamin Netanyahu has stood at the center of his nation's triumphs and tragedies, shaping the fate of the Middle East. Was he the brilliant protector who built the "Start-up Nation" and kept Israel secure, or a ruthless populist who fanned the flames of conflict, fractured his own society, and clung to power at any cost? This in-depth account peels back the layers of one of the most consequential and polarizing leaders of our time. It traces Netanyahu's journey from an elite special forces soldier, haunted by his brother's heroic death, to a master political strategist who expertly navigated the corridors of power in both Jerusalem and Washington. Explore the ideological roots of his "iron wall" philosophy, the high-stakes diplomacy of the peace process, his contentious relationships with American presidents, and the domestic turmoil of his corruption trials and controversial judicial overhaul. Culminating in the catastrophic intelligence failure of October 7th, 2023, and the devastating Gaza war that followed, this book confronts the legacy of his leadership and asks a vital question for our era: In a world drawn to strongmen, what is the price of power?