Benjamin Netanyahu reveals he was treated for early-stage cancer

Benjamin Netanyahu reveals he was treated for early-stage cancer Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Fri, 04/24/2026 - 14:15 Israeli prime minister says he hid health problems as result of Israel's war on Iran Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Military Cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on 21 April 2026 (Ilia Yefimovich/AFP) Off 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.