Netanyahu says he hid prostate cancer from public because of Iran war [View all]

Netanyahu says he hid prostate cancer from public because of Iran war

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/04/24/netanyahu-prostate-cancer-treatment-iran-war/

In a statement posted on X, Netanyahu said he requested publication of his annual health report be delayed so it would not be released “at the height of the war, to prevent the Iranian terror regime from spreading further false propaganda against Israel.”

The prime minister’s annual health report released on Friday detailed how Netanyahu underwent surgery on Dec. 29, 2024, for an enlarged prostate. The surgery had been reported publicly at the time.

“Thank God, I am healthy; I am in excellent physical shape; I had a minor medical issue with my prostate that was fully treated,” Netanyahu said in his statement, adding that when he received the medical diagnosis of a malignant growth, he decided to undergo the surgery immediately.

“When I am given timely information about a potential danger, I want to address it right away. This is true on a national level and also on a personal level. That is what I did. I underwent a targeted treatment that removed the problem and left no trace of it. I went in for a few short treatments, read a book, and continued working. The spot has completely disappeared. Thank God, I overcame this as well.”