Shimon Peres Hospitalized — Said To Be Fine
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.”
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