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Benjamin Netanyahu

Who leads Israel? Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister. Profile, record and power assessment from Magna Bureau leader index.

Last updated: October 2026

Prime Minister — Israel

Record & power

Record score58.3
Power score56

How these scores work: Power measures how much governing authority this leader exercises right now — formal office, actual (not ceremonial) control, command of institutions, military, and coalition. Record measures what they have done — track record in office, accomplishments, and governance quality. A new strongman scores high on power, low on record; a constrained veteran scores the reverse. Monarchs, juntas, and elected leaders are measured by the same standard: who actually governs.

Country momentum -4 — Quarterly momentum: the Bureau's read on the country's trajectory over the last quarter, from −10 (deteriorating fast) to +10 (accelerating).

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IsraelRankings

Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel. The Bureau scores this leader 56/100 on governing power and 58.3/100 on record in office. Power measures governing authority exercised now; record measures accomplishments and governance quality in office. Leadership scores use the same Grades model vintage as the country rankings.

Frequently asked questions

Who leads Israel?

Benjamin Netanyahu leads Israel as Prime Minister.

What is Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership score?

Benjamin Netanyahu has a leadership power score of 56 and a record score of 58.3.

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