Israeli PM Netanyahu Shares Health Update After Prostate Cancer Treatment

On Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that he recently underwent treatment for early-stage prostate cancer. He explained that the release of his annual medical records was delayed by two months to prevent Iran from spreading what he termed a 'false narrative' amid ongoing conflicts in West Asia. Sharing this information on social media, he stated that his health is now excellent and that a minor issue related to his prostate has been completely resolved. Netanyahu mentioned that he has been under continuous medical supervision since successfully undergoing surgery for an enlarged benign prostate over a year ago. During a recent check-up, doctors discovered a very small lesion, measuring less than one centimeter. Further examinations confirmed it was a very early-stage malignant tumor that had neither spread nor shown any signs of metastasis.

Netanyahu also shared on social media that he underwent a specific treatment that completely eradicated the issue, leaving no trace behind. He mentioned that he had some minor treatments, read a book, and continued with his work. The lesion has now completely disappeared.

Medical experts informed him that such issues are quite common among men of his age. He was presented with two options: the first was to monitor the tumor without treatment, as many individuals manage such conditions without intervention. The second option was to undergo a specific treatment to completely eliminate the issue. The Israeli leader stated that he opted for treatment to ensure the tumor was entirely removed. Expressing gratitude, he thanked the doctors and medical staff at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem for their care.

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry disclosed that Prime Minister Netanyahu had previously proposed military action against Iran to several American leaders, all of whom rejected the idea. During an appearance on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Kerry elaborated on how past administrations resisted the pressure for war. Discussing internal conversations, Kerry stated, 'Obama said no. Bush said no. President Biden said no. I mean, I was part of those discussions.' The former official explained that previous presidents declined to engage in war with Tehran because they had not fully exhausted all peaceful options.