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Benjamin Netanyahu: A Controversial Leader with Alleged Vices and Multiple Marriages

 In 2015, a former employee of the Prime Minister’s Residence claimed that Sara Netanyahu, the prime minister’s wife, had issues with alcohol abuse and had verbally attacked her staff, especially after drinking. The employee said that he and other workers brought alcohol to her room on a daily basis. The Prime Minister’s Office denied the allegations and called them “pathetic gossip-mongering”. In 2018, Netanyahu was hospitalized for suspected dehydration amid a heat wave in Israel. His office said that he was suffering from a high fever and a mild cough, and that he was released after a few hours of treatment. Some media outlets speculated that he may have been drinking wine at a Passover Seder the night before, which could have contributed to his dehydration. In 2020, Netanyahu was criticized for requesting wine worth 10,000 shekels (about $3,000) from the state budget for his official residence. His office said that the wine was used for hosting foreign dignitaries and guests, a...

Six Men Who Shaped Osama bin Laden’s Life and Ideology

The book Osama bin Laden by Michael Scheuer, a former CIA officer who was the chief of the bin Laden unit mentions six men who had the greatest impact on bin Laden's life, according to Scheuer's analysis. They are: - The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him: He is the founder of Islam and the final messenger of God. He is revered by Muslims as the perfect example of faith and morality. He received the revelation of the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and established the first Muslim community in Medina. He also led several battles and expeditions to defend and spread Islam. Bin Laden claimed to follow his teachings and emulate his actions, especially in the context of jihad, or holy struggle.  - Ibn Taymiyyah: He was a medieval Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in Damascus. He is considered one of the most influential thinkers in Sunni Islam, especially among Salafis, who advocate a return to the pure and authentic Islam of the early generations. He wrote extensively on variou...