Netanyahu Undergoes Surgery to Remove Hernia Under Anesthesia

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he "will undergo surgery today, Sunday, to treat a hernia discovered by his doctors, and Netanyahu will be under general anesthesia after the hernia was detected during a routine examination." The statement added: "During this period, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Yariv Levin will assume the duties of Prime Minister." The Hebrew channel "Kan" reported that Netanyahu "will remain tonight and tomorrow at Hadassah Hospital following his hernia surgery."