Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that he had recently been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer, adding that the condition has already been successfully treated.
In an official statement, Netanyahu explained that the release of his annual medical report had been delayed by two months at his request. He said the decision was made to avoid its publication during a critical phase of the ongoing conflict, which he claimed could have been used for “false propaganda” by Iran.
“I had a minor medical issue with my prostate that was completely treated. Thank God, it’s behind me,” Netanyahu said, emphasizing that he is currently in “excellent physical condition.”
The prime minister noted that he had undergone surgery approximately a year and a half ago to treat an enlarged benign prostate. During a recent routine check-up, doctors identified a small abnormality measuring less than one centimetre.
Further examination confirmed that the growth was a very early-stage malignant tumour. Netanyahu stressed that there was no evidence of spread or metastasis.
According to his statement, he subsequently received targeted treatment, which successfully removed the tumour. He added that there are now no remaining signs of the disease.
The announcement seeks to reassure the public about his health, with Netanyahu underscoring that the issue was detected early and handled promptly.
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