Breaking News: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Undergoes Prostate Surgery Amid Ongoing Crises
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 75, underwent prostate removal surgery today at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem. The procedure follows a diagnosis of a urinary tract infection caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia, identified last Wednesday. Antibiotic treatment had successfully eliminated the infection prior to surgery.
The operation, conducted in an underground, fully protected facility, ensures safety amid potential security threats. Netanyahu will remain hospitalized for several days, during which time his scheduled testimony in an ongoing corruption trial has been postponed.
Despite his absence, the weekly cabinet meeting proceeded as planned. This surgery is part of a series of recent medical treatments for the Prime Minister, including hernia surgery earlier this year and a pacemaker implantation in July 2023.
The surgery occurs during heightened tensions, with Israel continuing its military operations in Gaza and addressing regional security challenges.
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