In sickness or in health, Netanyahu's prostate is no reason for him to retire

Netanyahu's only public obligation is to report a problem if his competence is impaired. Obviously, he shouldn't lie, but a prostate-related lie is the smallest and most marginal one in his web of lies

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In sickness or in health, Netanyahu's prostate is no reason for him to retire

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Netanyahu's only public obligation is to report a problem if his competence is impaired. Obviously, he shouldn't lie, but a prostate-related lie is the smallest and most marginal one in his web of lies

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Gideon Levy

04:54 AM • April 26 2026 IDT

Benjamin Netanyahu contracted prostate cancer and recovered. The "just-not-Bibi" camp was in tumult, gleefully proclaiming: We told you so. Here is one more reason to loathe the prime minister – he concealed his illness and even lied.

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