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Netanyahu to undergo surgery for hernia discovered during routine checkup
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo surgery for a hernia tonight after the meeting of the war cabinet, his office announces.
Netanyahu will be under full anesthesia during the operation.
The hernia was discovered during a routine checkup last night.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who is also deputy prime minister, will fill Netanyahu’s role temporarily.