Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Reveals Prostate Cancer Treatment Amidst Health Speculation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly disclosed that he underwent treatment for prostate cancer, addressing speculation about his health. Netanyahu revealed that he had prostate surgery approximately a year and a half ago, followed by radiation therapy for a small tumor discovered two and a half months ago at Jerusalem's Hadassah Hospital. The announcement was delayed to avoid additional propaganda during ongoing conflicts with Iran. Netanyahu, aged 76, assured the public of his health, describing the tumor as a 'minor medical issue.' The director of Hadassah Hospital's oncology unit confirmed that the cancer was detected early and has since disappeared. Netanyahu's health has been a topic of speculation, especially during the early weeks of the war with Iran, exacerbated by AI-generated images falsely suggesting his death.