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Ramat Gan Mayor Undergoes Tumor Removal Surgery, Denies Life-Threatening Condition
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First reported by Srugim · Jul 21, 2026
What happened
Ramat Gan Mayor Carmel Shama HaCohen is undergoing surgery to remove a tumor but is not in life-threatening condition, denying recent health rumors. He expects a full recovery within a month and plans to resume his duties soon.
- 01Ramat Gan Mayor Carmel Shama HaCohen undergoes tumor removal surgery.
- 02He denies life-threatening condition and calls health rumors false.
- 03Previously removed a six-centimeter tumor from right kidney a year ago.
- 04Current tumor is in left kidney, surgery aims to preserve the kidney.
- 05Surgery was delayed due to Iran conflict preparations and his mother's health.
- 06Recovery expected in two weeks to a month, with full return to work planned.
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