Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent successful prostate surgery on Sunday, a procedure that comes as he faces multiple crises, including the ongoing war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption. Netanyahu, 75, has been under scrutiny for his health and ability to manage a demanding workload. The surgery, while deemed successful, has led to a postponement of his corruption trial.
underwent successful surgery Sunday to have his prostate removed, hospital officials said, a procedure that came as he manages multiple crises including the war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption.
Netanyahu's latest condition is common in older men, but the procedure has had some fallout. The judges overseeing his trial accepted a request from his lawyer on Sunday to call off three days of testimony scheduled this week. The lawyer, Amit Hadad, had argued that Netanyahu would be fully sedated for the procedure and hospitalised for "a number of days."
Prostate issues are common and in many cases easily treatable. Still, the procedure puts a dent in Netanyahu's image of vigour at a time when he would want to project strength more than ever, both to an Israeli audience navigating constant threats as well as to Israel's enemies looking to expose its weaknesses.Previous health issues, including a heart condition
A week after a fainting spell, Netanyahu was fitted with a pacemaker to control his heartbeat. Only then did staff at the Sheba Medical Center reveal that Netanyahu has for years experienced a condition that can cause irregular heartbeats. Earlier this year, Netanyahu underwent hernia surgery, during which he was under full anesthesia and unconscious. Levin served as acting prime minister during the operation.
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