Israeli PM to undergo hernia surgery

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister

© APA | Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister

# 31 March 2024 20:32 (UTC +04:00)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to undergo hernia surgery on Sunday evening following a meeting of the war cabinet, according to his office, APA reports quoting BBN.

The surgery, necessitated after a routine checkup revealed the hernia, will require full anesthesia. As Netanyahu goes under the knife, Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who also serves as deputy prime minister, will step in to temporarily oversee governmental responsibilities during Netanyahu's absence.

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THE OPERATION IS BEING PERFORMED