Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu says he was treated for prostate cancer and is now healthy

JERUSALEM (AP) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reveals that he received treatment for prostate cancer, marking his first public acknowledgment of the diagnosis. About a year and a half ago, he underwent prostate surgery. Later, his doctors detected and treated a small tumor with radiation therapy at Jerusalem’s Hadassah Hospital, a detail that was not previously disclosed. The 76-year-old leader stated that he delayed the announcement intentionally to avoid it coinciding with the tensions concerning Iran.

Photo: Benjamin Netanyahu during the treatment

The treatment involved a prostate surgery and subsequent radiation therapy. Netanyahu chose to delay the announcement to avoid having it coincide with other political events.

The treatment offered was effective in dealing with the tumor discovered by Netanyahu’s doctors.

1. Underwent prostate surgery around a year and a half ago
2. Received radiation therapy for a small tumor more recently

Netanyahu’s decision to delay the announcement highlights his strategic approach to medical disclosures related to political timing.