New Delhi: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that he was in “excellent physical condition” after doctors removed an early-stage malignant tumour a couple of months ago.
“I had a minor medical issue with my prostate that was completely treated. Thank God, it’s behind me… Thank God, I am healthy. I am in excellent physical condition,” Netanyahu said in a post on X.
The Israeli Prime Minister further revealed that he asked for a delayed publication of his medical report because of the US and Israel’s war against Iran. To be precise, Netanyahu didn’t want Iran to spread ‘more false propaganda’.
“Today, my annual medical report was published. I requested to delay its publication by two months so that it would not be released at the height of the war, in order not to allow the Iranian terror regime to spread even more false propaganda against Israel,” Netanyahu wrote.
Giving details of his health issues, the Israeli PM said the tumour was discovered during routine medical monitoring after he had a surgery for an enlarged benign prostate, a year and a half ago. The growth was detected at an early stage and removed completely, informed the Israeli Prime Minister.
“In the last monitoring, a tiny spot of less than a centimetre was discovered in the prostate. Upon examination, it turned out to be a very early stage of a malignant tumour, with no spread or metastases whatsoever. The doctors told me that this is very common among men my age, and that there are two options: 1 – It doesn’t have to be treated; it is possible to remain under monitoring alone. You can live with it, and many do so. 2 – Undergo treatment and remove the problem.”
Netanyahu went on to say, “You already know me. When I’m given information in time about a potential danger, I want to address it immediately. This is true on the national level and also on the personal level.”
He underwent a targeted treatment that “removed the problem and left no trace of it.”
He said the spot disappeared completely.
“Thank God, I overcame this too.”
Netanyahu went on to advise citizens of Israel to take care of their health.
“Get checked, and follow the doctors’ instructions.”
היום התפרסם הדו״ח הרפואי השנתי שלי.
ביקשתי לעכב את פרסומו בחודשיים כדי שהוא לא יפורסם בשיא המלחמה על מנת שלא לאפשר למשטר הטרור באיראן להפיץ עוד תעמולת כזב נגד ישראל.
אני מבקש לשתף אתכם בשלושה דברים:
1 – ברוך השם, אני בריא.
2 – אני בכושר גופני מצויין.
3 – הייתה לי בעיה…
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) April 24, 2026