Israel's Netanyahu Confirms Cancer Recovery; Delayed Disclosure to Prevent Iranian Exploitation

Tel Aviv, April 24 (CNA/AFP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed today that he had been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer and has undergone treatment. He explained that the disclosure was delayed by two months to prevent adversaries from exploiting the news during the conflict with Iran. According to a post on X, the 76-year-old Prime Minister requested the delay of his annual health report to avoid giving the 'terrorist regime in Iran' more opportunities to spread fake news at the height of the war. A report from Hadassah Medical Center revealed that Netanyahu underwent surgery for an enlarged prostate on December 29, 2024. During follow-up, a 0.9cm tumor was found, and he opted for targeted radiation therapy over active surveillance. His medical team stated that recent tests show the tumor has disappeared and there are no signs of metastasis. Netanyahu stated, 'Thank God, I am healthy; my physical condition is very good.'