- Prime minister of Israel 1977-1983.
- Menachem & Aliza Begin had 3 children: Binyamin Ze'ev (born 1943) - Former Minister of Science in Israeli government. Daughters: Hasia & Leah.
- Grandson, Yonatan Begin, killed in a plane crash in March 2000.
- Through Begin's political life he held the following positions: Minister without Portfolio, Minister of Justice, Minister of Labour & Welfare, Minister of TRansportation, Minister of cummunications, MInister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Defence & Minister of Agriculture.
- Begin is the author of two books: "White Nights", about his prison experiences in the Soviet Union, and "The Revolt", about the Etzel organization.
- Bombed Iraq's nuclear reactor in 1981, and invaded Lebanon in 1982.
- Allegedly sent weapons to Argentina during the Falklands War, but they arrived after the conflict had ended.
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