Netanyahu hospitalized after suffering from fever, cough: officials
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was hospitalized Tuesday after suffering from a high fever and a cough, government officials said.
Netanyahu, 68, was admitted to Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center in Jerusalem to undergo tests, which indicated he has a minor viral infection of his upper respiratory tract, a spokesperson said.
The prime minister suffered a throat infection two weeks ago, but "did not complete the time required in order to recover," spokesman David Baker told Reuters. "Therefore the symptoms have gotten worse."
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In a tweet, the prime minister said he's on his way home to rest.
Netanyahu has been battling a number of corruption allegations in recent months, and police have recommended he be indicted on charges related to two cases.
His wife and son were questioned Monday by police in a high-profile corruption investigation revolving around Bezeq, the Israeli telecom giant.
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Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing.
Fox News' Yonat Friling, Clemence Robineau, Stephanie Legrand and The Associated Press contributed to this report.