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Netanyahu to undergo surgery under general anesthesia, Justice Minister to temporarily take over as Israeli prime minister

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo surgery for a hernia, the press service of the head of the country's government reports; the operation is performed under general anesthesia. Justice Minister Yariv Levin will replace Netanyahu as prime minister, UNN reports .

Details

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to undergo surgery on Sunday evening. Netanyahu's office said that during a routine checkup, a hernia was discovered in the prime minister. The Prime Minister will be under full anesthesia and unconscious during the operation.

According to the information, the operation is carried out under general anesthesia. Justice Minister Yariv Levin will take over as head of government. A meeting of the Israeli military cabinet was scheduled for Sunday evening.

While Netanyahu is undergoing surgery, thousands of Israelis are expected to rally to express their frustration with his government and call for his resignation.

In 2013, 74-year-old Netanyahu underwent hernia surgery, and last year he was fitted with a pacemaker, CNN reminds.

To recap

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled the planned trip of the Israeli delegation to Washington, which President Joe Biden personally requested a week ago, after the UN Security Council adopted a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

On March 28, the International Court of Justice issued new provisional measures against Israel as the humanitarian situation in bombed-out Gaza continues to deteriorate. According to the court's decision, Israel must take all necessary measures to ensure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

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