Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu undergoes surgery for early-stage prostate tumor

Kathmandu. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released his annual medical report on Friday, stating that doctors have successfully removed a small 'early-stage malignant tumor' from his prostate.

In a post on the social media platform X, the Israeli leader said, "I also had a successful prostate surgery 18 months ago. Since then, I have been under regular monitoring."

The 76-year-old leader Netanyahu stated, "My latest health check-up revealed a small tumor less than one centimeter in size in the prostate, and tests confirmed it was a very early-stage but 'malignant tumor.' Doctors have stated that this is unrelated to the previous issue."

According to information provided by the Prime Minister's office, he underwent a routine 'colonoscopy' at a Jerusalem hospital in May of last year.

He mentioned that he had requested a two-month delay in publishing the medical report, citing concerns that Iran might spread 'false rumors' amidst the Middle East conflict.

The US-Israel campaign against Iran has been paused following the implementation of a temporary ceasefire two weeks ago.

According to his office, Prime Minister Netanyahu has been hospitalized several times since returning to office in December 2022.

Before his prostate surgery in December 2024, he underwent hernia surgery in March.

Three months before the Gaza war began following Hamas's surprise attack on Israel in July 2023, Prime Minister Netanyahu was briefly hospitalized to have a pacemaker implanted after reporting dizziness.