Israel's Netanyahu announces clean bill of health

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday disclosed the results of his annual medical checkup, informing the public that he is in top-notch health. "The prime minister underwent routine annual tests conducted by his personal physician, Dr. Tzvi Berkowitz, who determined that his health condition is excellent," Netanyahu's office said in a statement. Netanyahu seems to have made it a habit to periodically share personal details with the public since assuming office more than two years ago. In January, he posted a copy of his monthly government pay stub on his Facebook page, which listed a modest net income of 15,000 shekels (about 4,200 U.S. dollars). The online disclosure followed a public outcry over the rising salaries of lawmakers and other senior civil servants.