Jerusalem, April 24, (V7N) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released his annual medical report on Friday, disclosing that doctors recently removed a small, "early-stage malignant tumour" from his prostate. The 76-year-old leader shared the update on X (formerly Twitter), reassuring the public that the "targeted treatment" successfully eliminated the issue with no evidence of metastasis.

Netanyahu explained that the tiny spot, measuring less than one centimetre, was discovered during a routine check-up following a previous operation 18 months ago for a benign enlarged prostate. While he did not specify the exact date of the latest procedure, he noted that he intentionally delayed the report's release by two months to prevent Iran from using his health status for "false propaganda" during the peak of the Middle East conflict.

The revelation comes during a period of relative calm, as a temporary ceasefire in the US-Israeli campaign against Iran has been in effect for just over two weeks.

The Prime Minister’s health has been a subject of public attention several times since his return to office in late 2022:

July 2023: Underwent surgery to have a pacemaker implanted following a bout of dizziness.

March 2024: Successfully underwent hernia surgery.

December 2024: Had an initial operation for an enlarged benign prostate.

Despite these medical interventions, the Prime Minister's office maintains that he remains fit for duty. The release of the report appears aimed at providing transparency regarding his physical condition as the region navigates a fragile diplomatic landscape.

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