Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement on Sunday that he suffered from food poisoning after missing the weekly cabinet meeting.
The statement said Netanyahu fell ill overnight and underwent a medical examination at his home, where he was found to be suffering from gastroenteritis resulting from eating contaminated food, according to The Times of Israel.
The office added that "the prime minister's condition is good," and that he is currently receiving intravenous fluid therapy to compensate for dehydration resulting from the illness.
The statement explained that, "Based on doctors' instructions, the Prime Minister will rest at home for three days, and will manage state affairs from there."
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Netanyahu is 75 years old and has faced several health issues in recent years. Last December, he underwent a prostatectomy, and in March 2024, he underwent surgery for a hernia. He was also absent from work for several days after contracting the flu, according to the same newspaper.
Netanyahu underwent a pacemaker implantation in 2023.
According to his latest medical report, issued in January 2023, his health condition is "completely normal," and the implanted device is functioning well with no signs of heart rhythm disturbances or other health problems.
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Netanyahu suffers food poisoning, his office reveals details