[Netanyahu Suddenly Rushed to Hospital in the Night]
After news broke that Netanyahu had been urgently hospitalized during the night, his health once again became a focal point of public attention. With Israel's parliamentary election approaching, speculation has intensified over how long Netanyahu can continue to remain active in politics.
According to "The Times of Israel," 76-year-old Netanyahu was suddenly rushed to a medical center in Jerusalem on the evening of May 25. The revelation sparked widespread discussion across Israel. Netanyahu’s office released a statement claiming he had gone for dental treatment, but provided no further details.
However, this explanation clearly failed to convince Israeli society. The reason is simple: Netanyahu’s age is evident, and earlier this April, he had suddenly announced on social media that he had undergone radiotherapy for malignant prostate cancer and that the treatment had been successful.
Yet at the time, Netanyahu did not disclose when he was diagnosed, when treatment began, or when it ended—indicating a history of concealing medical information. Furthermore, the annual health report he simultaneously released, along with supplementary documents regarding cancer diagnosis and treatment, was criticized as vague and largely perfunctory.
If we look further back, Netanyahu has been hospitalized multiple times in 2023 and 2024 for surgeries. In short, his health remains a major concern, directly impacting potential changes in Israel’s political landscape.
Since 2010, Netanyahu has led Israel for most of the time. Now, with his health deteriorating, the international community is likely to begin focusing prematurely on the “post-Netanyahu era.”
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1866247185998851/
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