Overview
- Netanyahu disclosed Friday in his annual medical report that a tiny prostate tumor was found during follow-up checks and that targeted radiation removed it.
- Hadassah oncologist Aharon Popovtzer said tests identified a 0.9-centimeter adenocarcinoma treated about two and a half months ago, and follow-up imaging and blood work show the disease has disappeared.
- He said he postponed the report by two months to prevent Iran from using it for propaganda during the conflict, after March rumors falsely claimed he had died.
- The lesion was detected after surgery on December 29, 2024, for a benign enlarged prostate, and he chose radiation over watchful waiting while continuing to work during short treatment sessions.
- The revelation revives scrutiny of past delayed health disclosures and could weigh on expectations for transparency before elections due by October 2026.