Netanyahu, 75, Has Successful Prostate Surgery; Justice Minister Acts as Interim PM

Dec 29, 2024, 10:45 AM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 75, underwent successful prostate removal surgery on Sunday at Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center after being diagnosed with a urinary tract infection resulting from benign prostate enlargement. The two-hour operation was conducted under full anesthesia, and Netanyahu is expected to remain hospitalized for several days in a secure underground recovery unit. Justice Minister Yariv Levin served as acting prime minister during the procedure. Netanyahu will not appear in court on Monday for his ongoing corruption trial due to his recovery.