During the treatment, the duties of the head of government will be performed by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz or Deputy Prime Minister Yarov Levin.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have his prostate removed due to an infection. Ynet reported this on Saturday, December 28, citing his office.
It was reported that on December 25, 75-year-old Netanyahu was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection due to benign prostatic hyperplasia during an examination at Hadassah Hospital.
Since then, the politician has been treated with antibiotics. On Sunday, December 29, he will undergo surgery.
The office clarified that before the operation the prime minister will hold a meeting of the cabinet of ministers. Netanyahu’s duties will be temporarily filled by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz or Justice Minister Yarov Levin.
Last April, Netanyahu underwent a successful operation to remove a hernia. In 2023, the politician was hospitalized twice, as a result of which he was implanted with a device to monitor the functioning of his heart.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent skull surgery after suffering a head injury in a fall at home on October 19.
Former US President Bill Clinton has been released from the hospital and will continue treatment at home.
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