Benjamin Netanyahu reveals he was treated for early-stage cancer

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Benjamin Netanyahu reveals he was treated for early-stage cancer






https://www.middleeasteye.net/countries/israel" target="_blank">Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed he was treated for early-stage cancer but is now in "excellent condition".



Writing on X, Netanyahu said he had remained quiet about his health condition and delayed publication of his record so as not to provide "propaganda" opportunities for Iran.



"A year and a half ago, I underwent successful surgery for an enlarged benign prostate, and since then I have been under routine medical monitoring.

In the last monitoring, a tiny spot of less than a centimeter was discovered in the prostate," he said.



"Upon examination, it turned out to be a very early stage of a malignant tumor, with no spread or metastases whatsoever."



The 76-year-old added that he had "overcome" the illness, pointing out that "when I'm given information in time about a potential danger, I want to address it immediately".



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