Trending Now - Netanyahu Discloses Recent Prostate Cancer Treatment Journey

WHO:

CNN - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aged 76.

BBC News - Benjamin Netanyahu.

WHAT:

CNN - Netanyahu underwent treatment for prostate cancer, which he disclosed on April 22nd, 2026.

CNN - He had surgery for an enlarged prostate in December 2024.

CNN - Doctors discovered a malignant tumor in his prostate measuring less than a centimeter.

CNN - Netanyahu began undergoing radiation therapy approximately two and a half months prior to his announcement.

CNN - He stated that the cancer was diagnosed several months ago and that the targeted radiation therapy was successful, saying, “the spot disappeared completely.”

BBC News - Netanyahu stated he is "in excellent physical condition" after having a malignant tumor removed.

WHERE:

CNN - The treatment and diagnosis occurred in Israel.

WHEN:

CNN - Netanyahu's surgery for an enlarged prostate took place in December 2024.

CNN - He disclosed his cancer treatment on April 22nd, 2026.

CNN - He began radiation therapy approximately two and a half months before his announcement, around late January 2026.

WHY:

CNN - Netanyahu delayed the release of his annual medical report by two months to prevent it from being used as propaganda by Iran.

HOW:

CNN - Netanyahu underwent targeted radiation therapy for the malignant tumor in his prostate.

(UPDATED April 24, 2026 13:22 UTC)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disclosed on Wednesday that he has been undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, following surgery for an enlarged prostate in December 20th24. Doctors found a malignant tumor measuring less than a centimeter, but Netanyahu reported that the targeted radiation therapy was successful and that he is now "in excellent physical condition." He had delayed the release of his annual medical report to avoid it being used as propaganda by Iran.