Gantz to undergo operation on his back later Tuesday

Defense Minister Benny Gantz will undergo orthopedic back surgery this evening at Sheba Medical Center, his office says.

“This is an injury the defense minister has been dragging around for many years since the time of his military service as a paratrooper commander, and in recent months the situation has worsened,” a statement from his office says.

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