Peres still sedated, being ‘closely monitored’

The office of former president Shimon Peres says he is still being “closely monitored.”

“He is being closely monitored by his doctors, and continues to receive treatment as previously set forth. To enable him to rest, he is still sedated and on a respirator. Updates will be announced should there be any change in condition,” it says.

Former president Shimon Peres at the launch of a a new Israeli Innovation Center at the Peres Center for Peace in Jaffa, near Tel Aviv, July 21, 2016 (Yair Sagi/POOL/Flash90)
Former president Shimon Peres at the launch of a a new Israeli Innovation Center at the Peres Center for Peace in Jaffa, near Tel Aviv, July 21, 2016 (Yair Sagi/POOL/Flash90)

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