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Netanyahu admitted to Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital for dental procedure

Officials said the 76-year-old leader was admitted for routine dental treatment after online rumors falsely claimed he was critically ill.

  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was admitted to Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center on Monday evening for a dental procedure, renewing public attention on the 76-year-old leader's health after Hebrew media outlets reported the hospital visit.
  • Last month, Netanyahu disclosed through social media that he had undergone successful radiation treatment for a malignant prostate tumor at Hadassah hospital, claiming he delayed disclosure because Iran could have used health details for propaganda purposes during regional conflict.
  • Netanyahu testified earlier this month that his medical condition was "proper and excellent," stating he exercises regularly with completely normal test indicators, while acknowledging early-stage prostate cancer detected late in 2025 and hernia surgery in March 2024.
  • Judge Menahem Mizrahi allowed Netanyahu to leave his testimony early after roughly half an hour when he departed for a ceremony, while documents released with his cancer announcement lacked official hospital branding and formal certification, prompting transparency criticism.
  • The repeated medical episodes have fueled political and public discussion in Israel regarding leadership continuity, transparency, and disclosure standards for serving heads of government, with Netanyahu's health remaining a focal point of ongoing scrutiny.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was taken to a Jerusalem hospital for dental treatment, Israeli media reported Monday evening, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office.

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About a month ago, speculation about Netanyahu's health and cancer diagnosis caused a stir. Now Israel's prime minister is again in a Jerusalem clinic, according to his office for dental treatments.

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Ynet News broke the news in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel on Monday, May 25, 2026.
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