Soldier in serious condition after suffering heatstroke during training

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

An IDF soldier is listed in serious condition after suffering from heatstroke during a routine exercise at a training base this morning, the military says.

Another soldier was also hospitalized due to the heat, and he is listed in good condition, the IDF adds.

Temperatures in Israel reached highs of around 37°C (98°F) in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem today, with Eilat at 49°C (120°F)

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