In brief
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he is in excellent physical condition following surgery for early-stage prostate cancer. In a recent post, he detailed the discovery of a malignant tumor during routine health monitoring and reassured the public that the tumor has been fully removed with no remaining traces. Netanyahu is set to visit the White House soon as discussions regarding peace efforts in the region continue.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he is in excellent physical condition after the publication of his annual medical report revealed he had a malignant tumour removed. In a post on X on Friday, Netanyahu stated that during routine medical monitoring following successful surgery for an enlarged benign prostate, doctors found an early-stage malignant tumor. Treatment had removed the problem and left no trace of it, he added. Netanyahu explained that he had requested to delay publication of his health record to prevent Iran from using the news as propaganda. The 76-year-old leader said he had undergone the initial surgery for an enlarged benign prostate in 2024 and was under routine medical monitoring. A tiny spot of less than a centimetre was discovered during his most recent check-up. I had a minor medical issue with my prostate that was completely treated. Thank God, it's behind me, he said. In his detailed post, Netanyahu expressed the importance of addressing potential health issues promptly and stated that this principle applies both personally and nationally. The announcement comes as Netanyahu plans a visit to the White House to discuss long-lasting peace efforts related to the ongoing conflict with Iran.
