Daijiworld Media Network – Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Apr 24: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he is in “excellent physical condition” after disclosing that doctors had removed an early-stage malignant tumour detected during routine medical monitoring.

In a statement posted on X, Netanyahu said the tumour was found during follow-up examinations conducted after an earlier surgery for an enlarged benign prostate.

He said the condition was treated promptly and completely. “The treatment removed the problem and left no trace of it,” he said, adding that a tiny spot measuring less than a centimetre had been detected during a routine check-up.

Describing it as a minor medical issue, Netanyahu said he had acted immediately after doctors identified a potential risk.

“When I receive information in time about a possible danger, I want to address it immediately. This is true on the national level and also on the personal level,” he said.

The Israeli leader said he had requested a delay in publication of his annual medical report so that it would not coincide with heightened tensions involving Israel, the United States and Iran, claiming Tehran could have used the information for propaganda.

The disclosure comes ahead of Netanyahu’s expected visit to the White House in the coming weeks, as diplomatic efforts continue over a possible long-term peace arrangement linked to the Iran conflict.

Meanwhile, reports said the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, reached after hostilities involving Iran-backed Hezbollah, has been extended by three weeks.