Netanyahu underwent surgery after he was diagnosed with an infection stemming from a benign enlargement of his prostate, according to media reports.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent a successful prostate removal surgery Sunday, officials said. Netanyahu, 75, has had a series of health issues in recent years. His doctor, Ofer Gofrit,

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel will undergo surgery to have his prostate removed Sunday after he was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection earlier in the week, his office said in a statement Saturday.