Israel's Netanyahu to Undergo Prostate Surgery on Sunday After Infection Diagnosis

Dec 28, 2024, 08:11 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to undergo surgery on Sunday to remove his prostate after being diagnosed with a urinary tract infection caused by benign prostate enlargement, according to a statement from his office. Netanyahu underwent tests on Wednesday at Hadassah Hospital, which revealed the infection. He had been receiving antibiotic treatment for several days, which addressed the infection. Due to the scheduled operation, he will not appear in court on Monday for his trial.