Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disclosed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, marking the first time he has publicly acknowledged battling the disease.
The 76-year-old revealed this while sharing details from his annual medical examination. In a statement posted on social media, Netanyahu said doctors detected a malignant tumour measuring less than one centimetre in his prostate during a follow-up check after undergoing surgery for an enlarged prostate in December 2024.
Medical reports released by the Prime Minister’s Office indicated that the cancer was identified at an early stage and had not spread to other parts of his body. One of the doctors described it as a “very small lesion with no metastases,” suggesting a strong likelihood of successful treatment.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the diagnosis was made several months ago, after which Netanyahu underwent targeted radiation therapy. He has reportedly completed the course of treatment.
Netanyahu said the therapy was successful, adding that the tumour has “completely disappeared.” He noted that he is now in good health and described the condition as a minor issue that has been fully treated.
The prime minister also explained that the release of his medical report was delayed by about two months to prevent the information from being exploited for political purposes, particularly by Iran.
