Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be fully sedated to undergo surgery for hernia

Last year, the 74-year-old underwent surgery to have a pacemaker implanted.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo: Reuters)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo surgery on Sunday for a hernia his doctors have discovered, a statement from his office said.

The prime minister will be fully sedated after his doctors discovered the hernia “during a routine examination”.

“During this time, Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin will serve as acting prime minister,” the statement said.

Last year, the 74-year-old underwent surgery to have a pacemaker implanted.

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