Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was rushed to the hospital on July 15 after experiencing dizziness, his office reported. The 73-year-old leader was likely suffering from dehydration, amid a summer heat wave in the country.
Netanyahu remained at Israel's Sheba Hospital, where he underwent medical tests to determine the cause of his symptoms. A joint statement issued by his office and the hospital revealed that the prime minister had visited the Sea of Galilee, a popular vacation spot, the previous day. With temperatures soaring in the mid-30s Celsius, the extreme heat may have contributed to his dehydration.
The statement explained that Netanyahu began feeling mild dizziness on July 15, prompting his doctor to advise him to go to Sheba Hospital, located near Tel Aviv. The hospital is situated over half an hour away from Netanyahu's residence in the coastal town of Caesaria.
"Preliminary tests came out normal and nothing abnormal was found. The initial assessment is dehydration," the statement assured.
Doctors have recommended that Netanyahu remain in the hospital for further evaluation.
Netanyahu holds the distinction of being Israel's longest-serving leader, having served multiple terms over 15 years. His current government, formed in December, comprises a coalition of religious and ultranationalist parties.
While the prime minister is generally in good health, he was briefly hospitalized last October after feeling unwell during prayers on Yom Kippur, a day of fasting for observant Jews.
Netanyahu's government has faced significant opposition, with tens of thousands of Israelis participating in weekly demonstrations against his proposed overhaul of the country's judiciary. Supporters of the plan argue that it is necessary to curb the power of unelected judges, while critics fear it will undermine the delicate system of checks and balances, concentrating power in the hands of Netanyahu and his allies.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid issued a statement expressing his wishes for Netanyahu's full recovery and good health. "Feel better," Lapid conveyed on Twitter, highlighting the political differences between the two leaders.
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