Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was admitted to hospital suffering from suspected dehydration Saturday, his office said, as fierce heat grips the country.
Netanyahu’s initial tests “came out normal” and he appears to be in “good condition,” his office said in a statement.The statement, provided to CNN, said Netanyahu complained of “mild dizziness” before his admission.
The Prime Minister released a video statement later Saturday suggesting he was dehydrated and advising people to drink more water. “Thank God, I feel very well, but I have only one request from you: we are going through a heat wave in the country, so I ask you, be less in the sun and drink more water and let us all have a good week.”
Justice Minister Yariv Levin is deputy prime minister, but under Israel’s Basic Laws, acting prime minister is a separate role, meaning Levin would not automatically take over if Netanyahu is incapacitated.A cabinet meeting set for Sunday has been postponed to Monday, the leader’s office said.
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