30.12.2024 07:20
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent prostate surgery due to a urinary tract infection. Following the two-hour operation, which took place in the hospital's underground complex for security reasons, a statement was issued by the hospital. It was reported that the surgery was successfully completed and that Netanyahu's condition is good.
The prostate surgery performed under general anesthesia in Netanyahu's underground complex at Hadassah Hospital has been completed. Netanyahu will remain under observation in the hospital for a few days.
"SURGERY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED"
The prostate surgery, which took place on Sunday, lasted approximately two hours. In a statement from the hospital after the surgery, it was said, "The surgery the Prime Minister underwent was successfully completed."
WILL BE MONITORED FOR A FEW DAYS
Prof. Ofer Gafrit, Director of the Urology Department at Hadassah, stated that the operation went as planned. Gafrit said, "The Prime Minister woke up from anesthesia and is in good condition." After the surgery, Netanyahu will be kept under observation for the next few days.
IN A PROTECTED UNDERGROUND UNIT
In a statement from the Prime Minister's office regarding Netanyahu's surgery, it was stated, "The surgery that Prime Minister Netanyahu underwent was successfully completed without complications. The Prime Minister woke up from anesthesia, is in good condition, and fully conscious." The statement also mentioned that Netanyahu was taken to a fortified underground rescue unit against possible missile attacks. Additionally, it was noted that Netanyahu thanked Hadassah Hospital and the medical team that performed the surgery.
NETANYAHU'S DEPUTY YARIV LEVIN
Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin will serve as acting Prime Minister while Netanyahu is resting. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz will serve as the head of the political security cabinet.