Author Description

A Tel-Aviv-based journalist presents "an informed, balanced political biography" of Israel's powerful and controversial prime minister ( Publishers Weekly ). Benjamin Netanyahu is by far the longest serving Israeli Prime Minister in the country's history. In The Netanyahu Years, Ben Caspit puts the career politician's life under a magnifying glass. Caspit covers a wide swath of topics, including Netanyahu's policies, his political struggles, and his fight against the Iranian nuclear program. He also zeroes in on Netanyahu's love/hate relationship with American administrations, America's Jews, and his alliances with American business magnates. A timely and important book, The Netanyahu Years is a primer for anyone looking to understand this world leader.