The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) released a detailed medical report this week to address growing speculation regarding the health of Benjamin Netanyahu. The official document explicitly denies rumors that the 76-year-old Netanyahu is suffering from prostate cancer, confirming instead that a recent surgical procedure found no evidence of malignancy.

The comprehensive health update, signed by the Prime Minister’s personal physician, Dr. Tzvi Herman Berkowitz, along with specialists from Hadassah Medical Center, clarifies that Netanyahu underwent a successful procedure to remove his prostate gland in late December 2024, reported The Jeruselam Post on February 16. Why Does Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Cover His Smartphone Camera With Tape?

The report states that the prostate tissue was tested and found to be benign and non-cancerous. While the Prime Minister is currently being treated with antibiotics for a persistent urinary tract infection following the surgery, his doctors described his overall health as "completely stable."

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The release of the report follows weeks of social media rumors and political speculation concerning Netanyahu’s fitness for office. Public scrutiny intensified after observers noted the use of a medical catheter in recent months, which the PMO has now confirmed was a temporary measure necessitated by the benign prostate enlargement. ‘There Will Be No Palestine State’: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Slams UK, Canada and Australia for Recognising Palestine (Watch Video).

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Beyond the urological update, the report provided a broader look at the Prime Minister’s vitals:

  • Cardiac Health: His pacemaker, implanted in July 2023, is functioning normally with no signs of arrhythmia.

  • Vital Signs: Blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels were all reported within normal ranges.

  • Routine Screenings: A recent colonoscopy was noted as normal, showing no precancerous growths.

While Netanyahu has faced criticism in the past for a lack of transparency regarding his health, most notably during his 2023 pacemaker implantation, this latest disclosure appears to be an effort to stabilize public confidence.

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Is Benjamin Netanyahu Suffering From Prostate Cancer? Israeli PM’s Office Releases Health Report, Debunking False Rumours
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Benjamin Netanyahu has prostate cancer.

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The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office has released a medical report debunking online rumours that Benjamin Netanyahu has prostate cancer.

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