Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer

The longest-serving leader in Israel’s history underwent surgery for an enlarged prostate in December 2024, an operation that the Prime Minister’s Office made public at the time.

At the final check-up after the operation, Netanyahu revealed in a statement on social media that doctors discovered a malignant tumor in his prostate measuring less than a centimeter.

The Prime Minister’s Office also released two letters from his doctors to accompany the social media revelation.

“This is an early detection of very small lesions, without metastases, as all other tests confirmed beyond doubt,” a letter said.

He did not reveal when the last checkup was, but an Israeli source familiar with the matter told CNN that the cancer was diagnosed several months ago.

Netanyahu began radiation therapy about two and a half months ago, according to the source, and had recently completed the treatment.

Netanyahu says he made the decision to undergo targeted radiation therapy and that “the spot disappeared completely.”

“Thank God I am healthy,” Netanyahu said on social media.

“I had a minor medical problem with my prostate that was completely treated.”

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