Who Netanyahu defeated?

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, has faced various opponents throughout his political career. Most notably, he defeated former Prime Minister Ehud Barak in the 1996 elections, and he has also faced challenges from leaders like Tzipi Livni and Benny Gantz in subsequent elections. In the 2022 elections, Netanyahu's Likud party formed a coalition government, marking a significant political comeback after a series of elections where he struggled to maintain a majority.