Shimon Peres Hospitalized — Said To Be Fine

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Shimon Peres has been hospitalized after complaining of feeling unwell.
The former Israeli president, 91, had been scheduled to speak at an event for KamaTech, an Israeli start-up, the London Jewish Chronicle reported, citing a Twitter post from Israeli journalist Niv Elis.
According to Elis’ tweet, Peres on Monday “had to go to hospital for check-ups, but they understand that he’s doing fine.”