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Netanyahu Declares Cancer-Free After Radiation, Delayed Disclosure

5/2/2026

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said doctors found no evidence of his early-stage prostate cancer after radiation treatment.
He had postponed public disclosure of his diagnosis until the Iran-Israel war intensified.
Netanyahu posted the update on social media, thanked God and declared himself healthy.
Doctors said the radiation course lasted about two and a half months, with a hospital spokeswoman declining to clarify the timetable.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said doctors found no evidence of his early-stage prostate cancer after radiation treatment.
He had postponed public disclosure of his diagnosis until the Iran-Israel war intensified.
Netanyahu posted the update on social media, thanked God and declared himself healthy.
Doctors said the radiation course lasted about two and a half months, with a hospital spokeswoman declining to clarify the timetable.