Netanyahu Gets Pacemaker as Vote Nears on Judicial Overhaul
- Hundreds of thousands demonstrated against bill Saturday night
- Upcoming trips to Cyprus and Turkey have been postponed
Benjamin Netanyahu
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As the parliament came close to voting on a contentious change in the judicial system, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was fine after having a cardiac pacemaker inserted early Sunday.
The 73-year-old premier, who fainted a week ago, said in a video statement from the hospital that he would join the parliamentary debate on Monday morning. The weekly Sunday cabinet meeting was canceled, and trips to Cyprus and Turkey were postponed, his office said.