Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has explained how he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, revealing that doctors discovered an early-stage malignant tumour during routine medical checks.
In a post on X on Friday, Netanyahu said the tumour was found during follow-up monitoring after a previous surgery for an enlarged benign prostate.
He said the treatment had “removed the problem and left no trace of it”, adding that he is now in “excellent physical condition”.
The Israeli leader also disclosed that he delayed the release of his medical report to avoid its publication during the peak of tensions between the United States and Israel’s conflict with Iran. According to him, the decision was to prevent Tehran from spreading “even more false propaganda against Israel”.
The 76-year-old said the initial prostate surgery took place in 2024, after which he remained under regular medical supervision. During his latest check-up, doctors identified what he described as “A tiny spot of less than a centimetre”.
“I had a minor medical issue with my prostate that was completely treated. Thank God, it’s behind me,” he said.
Netanyahu added that his decision to proceed with treatment was guided by the need to act swiftly on potential health risks.
“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 ahead of his planned visit to the White House in the coming weeks, as the United States pushes for a lasting peace agreement in the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Meanwhile, Israel’s ceasefire with Lebanon, following clashes involving Iran-backed Hezbollah, has been extended by three weeks.