Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to have his prostate removed. The procedure Sunday comes at a turbulent time for the Israeli leader who is managing the war in Gaza, escalating regional tensions and his own corruption trial.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent successful surgery Sunday to have his prostate removed, hospital officials said, a procedure that came as he manages multiple crises including the war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption.

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.