
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent a routine colonoscopy this morning (Friday) at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem.
Deputy Prime Minister, Aryeh Deri, took over Netanyahu’s role during the inspection in accordance with coalition agreements.
- The examination was performed by director of the Gastroenterology Department Prof. Eran Goldin, anaesthesiologists Prof. Yaakov Gozal, Dr. Dan Leibovski, nurse Galit Peres, accompanied by the Prime Minister’s personal physician, Dr. Zvika Berkowitz.
During the examination, two small polyps, benign in appearance, were found and removed in their entirety.
After the procedure, the Prime Minister’s Office released a statement declaring Netanyahu to be in “excellent” health and stating that he will return to his public duties.
- “The examination is over. The prime minister’s health is excellent and he has returned to full duty.”
Source: Hezki Baruch- Arutz Sheva