Netanyahu reveals prostate cancer diagnosed

TEL AVIV: The Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu said in a social media post that he was now in “excellent physical condition” as details about his cancer diagnosis emerged.

In his post uploaded on his account on X platform on Friday, Netanyahu revealed after a successful surgery for an enlarged benign prostate the condition had now been diagnosed as a malignant tumour was “removed”.

The treatment had “removed the problem and left no trace of it”, the Israeli PM said.

The 76-year-old said medics had already traced out the problem and was now even flagged, as the tumour was removed in its earlier stages during regular assessments.

However, the delay in sharing status of his health was halted upon his own request amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, the premier said.

He revealed that the initial surgery was to treat an enlarged benign prostate around 18 months ago and has been under close medical monitoring ever since.

“A tiny spot of less than a centimetre” was then discovered in the recent assessment, Netanyahu further said.

“I had a minor medical issue with my prostate that was completely treated. Thank God, it’s behind me.”

The PM added he opted for treatment because “when I’m given information in time about a potential danger, I want to address it immediately”.

The news comes amid Netanyahu’s scheduled visit to the White House in the coming weeks where it is anticipated the US will negotiate their terms for a peace deal with Iran.

It maybe noted that Israel has extended its ceasefire agreement with Lebanon by three weeks.