Benjamin Netanyahu

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On 15 shows in Politics & World this week · 1.2× usual · most on Global News Podcast

Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel. He has repeatedly stated that Israel seeks total victory over Hamas, including the destruction of its military capabilities. He has also met publicly with world leaders, such as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to discuss international relations.

Rank this week

#325▼324
#281 over 30 days

Share of the conversation

2.8‰
1.2× usual level

2.8‰ of what listeners heard

Reach this week

15 shows
21 episodes · ~4.4M plays

Tone this week

Negative
  • Negative 6
  • Neutral 8

Share of the conversation

Mentions of Benjamin Netanyahu per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, politics & world.

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Sep 11.46‰3
Sep 21.54‰3
Sep 31.73‰2
Sep 41.53‰2
Sep 81.01‰2
Sep 91.10‰4
Sep 101.45‰5
Sep 111.55‰3
Sep 141.69‰3
Sep 151.56‰1
Sep 161.44‰3
Sep 171.39‰5
Sep 211.36‰6
Sep 221.44‰2
Sep 231.84‰7
Sep 242.29‰10
Sep 253.23‰12
Sep 263.37‰1
Sep 273.43‰1
Sep 283.56‰6
Sep 294.15‰8
Sep 304.16‰8
Oct 15.44‰23
Oct 25.51‰11
Oct 35.48‰1
Oct 45.45‰1
Oct 55.44‰7
Oct 64.67‰1
Oct 74.45‰4
Oct 82.85‰1

Why is it trending?· Last 7 days

Plane attack debate links Netanyahu to security failures and election politics

Shows discuss a FlyDubai co-pilot’s attempted cockpit attack, which Netanyahu described as a terror plot or attempted catastrophe prevented by passengers and pilots.[1][2][3]

Up First reports Netanyahu called the Omani pilot a loophole case, while his opponents blamed him for a security failure and demanded an investigation.[4]

Breaking Points argues Netanyahu is using the hijacking politically, comparing it with October 7th and questioning immediate claims about international terror incidents.[5][6]

The President’s Daily Brief says the motive remains unknown, while Netanyahu appeared to indicate an Islamist terror attack; The Dan Bongino Show relays possible Iranian involvement but notes Netanyahu said it was too early to tell.[7][8]

Raging Moderates criticizes Netanyahu’s UN speech and says reporting about what he knew before October 7th is criminal, while Pivot discusses opposition to his treatment of West Bank residents.[9][10]

Sources · 10 moments

  1. 1.
    Global News Podcast · Reports say Flydubai suspect was 'lone wolf' extremist
    Tristan Redman · Oct 5 · Listen at 3:12 ↗
    “What they're saying is that the intention was to take over the plane and crash it into either Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv or a high-rise building in Tel Aviv. And it's this that has led the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to sa”
  2. 2.
    Morning Wire · Evening Wire: Plane Hijacking Confirmed As Jihadist Terror Attack & Iran Involved In UK Airbase Incident? | 9.30.26
    Georgia Howe · Sep 30 · Listen at 2:51 ↗
    “with a crew member, pulled the attacker away from the controls, and helped restrain him. 2 off-duty pilots on board ultimately took control and landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia. Israeli officials have classified the incident as an at”
  3. 3.
    The Headlines · What Newly Obtained Documents Show About the Cornell Case, and Inside the Bloody Midair Cockpit Attack
    Tracy Mumford · Oct 1 · Listen at 4:59 ↗
    “had flying experience took control of the aircraft and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Airline officials say the roughly 170 passengers are safe and accounted for. The motive for the attack is still unknown, but Israeli Prime Min”
  4. 4.
    Up First from NPR · FlyDubai Pilot Investigation, SCOTUS Climate Change Case, Brazil Runoff Election
    Kat Lonsdorf · Oct 5 · Listen at 2:31 ↗
    “Yeah, the co-pilot is from Oman, according to Israeli officials, and that's raising questions here in Israel about how he was allowed to fly a plane heading to Israel. Israel, which doesn't allow pilots from countries it doesn't have diplom”

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