Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he is recovering well after doctors removed a malignant tumour discovered during routine medical checks, stating that the condition was fully treated and he is now in good health.
In a statement posted on X on Friday, Benjamin Netanyahu said doctors identified the problem during follow-up examinations carried out after surgery he underwent for an enlarged benign prostate. The checks later revealed an early-stage cancerous growth, which was treated immediately and successfully removed.
He confirmed that his condition is now stable and insisted he remains well, saying he is in "excellent physical condition".
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Netanyahu explained that he had been under regular medical monitoring since undergoing prostate surgery in 2024. During one of the recent check-ups, doctors detected a small abnormal area that required further attention.
"A tiny spot of less than a centimetre" was discovered during the most recent check-up.
He said the medical team acted quickly once the issue was identified, and treatment completely cleared the problem. According to him, there are no remaining traces of the tumour following the procedure.
"I had a minor medical issue with my prostate that was completely treated. Thank God, it's behind me,"
Netanyahu also said he chose to delay the public release of his medical report, explaining that he did not want the information to be shared during a period of heightened tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. He said his concern was to avoid what he described as the spread of false narratives.
He further linked his approach to health decisions with his leadership style, saying he prefers immediate action when risks are identified.
"when I'm given information in time about a potential danger, I want to address it immediately".
He added: "This is true on the national level and also on the personal level".
The disclosure comes at a time when Netanyahu is expected to travel to the United States in the coming weeks, where discussions are ongoing aimed at advancing efforts toward a long-term peace arrangement in the conflict involving Iran.
At the same time, a ceasefire deal involving Israel and Lebanon, following fighting linked to Iran-backed Hezbollah, has been extended by three weeks as diplomatic efforts continue in the region.
The health update adds a personal dimension to Netanyahu’s leadership during a period marked by ongoing regional tensions and international negotiations.
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