Benjamin Netanyahu, who graduated from Cheltenham High School in 1967, is seeking a sixth term as prime minister of Israel.

Netanyahu, 73, was voted out of office in June 2021 after serving 12 years as Israel’s leader.

The controversial figure is Israel’s longest-serving head-of-state, winning a record five elections since the country was granted sovereignty 74 years ago. He is the head of the right-wing Likud party, and has successfully cultivated an image of Israeli security from hostile outside forces.

Netanyahu’s family moved to the Cheltenham area in 1963 when his father Benzion, a prominent historian and Zionist activist, was offered an academic position. He returned to Israel at the age of 18.

For more on Israel’s forthcoming election, you can read BBC News’ article here.

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