Israeli PM to undergo procedure for kidney stone
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says he will undergo a medical procedure to remove a kidney stone.
Netanyahu will be lightly sedated during the procedure Thursday evening, according to a statement. It said Zeev Elkin, a lawmaker from Netanyahu's Likud party, will be filling in as acting premier.
Netanyahu's personal physician Zvi Berkovich is accompanying the prime minister during the treatment.
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No further information was available.
Netanyahu, 67, hosted a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump this week.
The prime minister is reportedly in good health.