Benjamin Netanyahu treated for prostate cancer after having tumour removed

On Friday, the Israeli Prime Minister shared in a social media post that during routine medical monitoring following successful surgery for an enlarged benign prostate, doctors found an early-stage malignant tumor.

"A tiny spot of less than a centimeter was discovered in the prostate. Upon examination, it turned out to be a very early stage of a malignant tumor, with no spread or metastases whatsoever."

He added he underwent targeted treatment that removed the problem and "left no trace of it."

"The spot disappeared completely," he went on.

The 76-year-old leader explained he requested to delay the publication of his annual medical report by two months so that it would not be released at the height of the war and in order "not to allow the Iranian terror regime to spread even more false propaganda against Israel."

In his post, the PM thanked his doctors and the medical teams at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem.

The Israeli is among a cohort of various world leaders, including former US President Joe Biden, 82, and current President Donald Trump, 79, whose health and physical fitness are under deep scrutiny both at home and abroad because of their advanced age and the effect that could have on their leadership.

Similarly, King Charles was treated for a benign enlarged prostate in January 2024, which led to a separate, unrelated cancer diagnosis.