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Former Israeli President Shimon Peres suffers stroke
September 13, 2016 at 14:16
The 93-year-old reported to be stable and fully conscious after being rushed to hospital
Shimon Peres, the former Israeli president, has suffered a stroke and been rushed to a hospital, his office has said.
It said on Tuesday Peres had been “admitted to the Sheba Medical Center (Tel Hashomer) after suffering a stroke. His condition is stable and he is fully conscious. He is currently receiving medical treatment.”
Peres, 93, has held virtually every senior political office in Israel over a seven-decade career. He stepped down as president in 2014 after completing a seven-year term.
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