Netanyahu treated for early-stage cancer for two years without telling public

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed he underwent two years of treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, which he kept private to avoid aiding Iran. He stated the cancer was discovered during routine monitoring and has since been successfully treated, leaving him in excellent health.

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Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Fri, 04/24/2026 - 14:15 Israeli prime minister faces criticism for hiding health problems over last two years 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

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