JERUSALEM (AP) — Former Israeli President Shimon Peres on Tuesday suffered a stroke and was rushed to a hospital, where he was sedated and placed on a respirator while he underwent a brain scan.
An official in Peres’ office said the 93-yearold underwent a CT scan, but that results were not yet available. The official spoke on condition of anonymity pending a formal announcement.
Israeli TV stations, citing hospital officials, said Peres was suffering from bleeding to the brain and described his condition as serious.
Early this year, Peres was twice hospitalized for heart problems but quickly released. His office said Peres received a pacemaker last week.
Peres has held virtually every senior political office in Israel over a seven-decade career, including three terms as prime minister as well as stints as foreign minister and finance minister.
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