Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Falls Ill With Food Poisoning, To Work From Home For 3 Days

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fell ill due to food poisoning, according to his office. As per reports, the 75-year-old Israeli Prime Minister fell ill overnight and is receiving treatment for intestinal inflammation and dehydration and has been advised to stay at home. As per his doctors' instructions, Netanyahu will continue to carry out his duties while resting at home for the next three days. His office confirmed that he will manage state affairs remotely, ensuring minimal disruption to the government's work.

According to an announcement made by the Israeli PM's office on Sunday, Benjamin Netanyahu is recuperating at his residence after being diagnosed with intestinal inflammation caused by consuming spoiled food. Following an overnight examination by Professor Alon Hershko of Jerusalem's Hadassah-Ein Kerem Medical Centre, Netanyahu is receiving intravenous fluids to treat dehydration. His condition is reported to be good, and he will manage state affairs from home during his mandated three-day rest period.

In recent times, the 75-year-old leader has faced a string of health issues. In May, Netanyahu underwent a routine colonoscopy, and in December, he had prostate surgery, during which Justice Minister Yariv Levin served as acting Prime Minister. Additionally, in March, Netanyahu had hernia surgery under general anaesthesia and later missed work due to the flu. In 2023, he was fitted with a pacemaker after being diagnosed with a long-standing heart conduction problem, which followed a brief hospitalisation for dehydration linked to an undiagnosed cardiac condition.

Netanyahu's most recent public medical report, issued in January 2023, described him as being in a completely normal state of health with a well-functioning pacemaker and no signs of arrhythmia. However, this report was compiled by his personal medical team and lacked official government sanction. Notably, Netanyahu has not released annual health summaries as recommended by government protocols since 2016, and these protocols are not legally binding.

In a notable incident following his prostate surgery, Netanyahu left the Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Centre against medical advice to cast his vote on the ‘Trapped Profits Law’, which passed with a narrow margin of 59-58. His physician, Dr Zvi Berkowitz, accompanied him to the Knesset plenum.

Despite his current health issues, Netanyahu's office has assured that he will continue to lead the government effectively. The Prime Minister's condition is being closely monitored by his medical team, and all necessary measures are being taken to ensure his steady recovery.

Further details regarding Netanyahu's health are awaited.