July 23, 2023 7:07 PM

Israeli PM Netanyahu underwent emergency surgery to implant pacemaker

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent emergency surgery to implant a pacemaker on Sunday, just hours before lawmakers began debate on a contentious judicial overhaul bill that has brought tens of thousands of protesters to the streets. Doctors at Sheba Medical Centre said the procedure went well, and he is not in a life-threatening condition. Despite his operation, Mr. Netanyahu vowed to be there for the vote.   Protests against the reform have swept Israel, with many work...