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Netanyahu out of hospital after doctors give all-clear

Benjamin Netanyahu was admitted to Sheba Hospital
Benjamin Netanyahu was admitted to Sheba Hospital

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been discharged from hospital after being admitted yesterday for dehydration, with doctors saying he was in good health.

Mr Netanyahu, aged 73, was taken to Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer, near his private residence in coastal Caesarea, and kept overnight under observation.

His motor convoy was seen departing Sheba as Israeli media quoted his office as saying he had been discharged.

In a video statement yesterday, a smiling Mr Netanyahu said he had holidayed at the Sea of Galilee without properly protecting himself from a heatwave.

Doctors confirmed the original diagnosis of dehydration and said additional tests involving a subcutaneous holter monitor had found Mr Netanyahu to be "in complete cardiac health".

Israel's weekly cabinet meeting, usually held on Sundays, has been postponed to tomorrow, his office said.