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

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.

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,