JERUSALEM—Former Israeli President Shimon Peres on Tuesday suffered a stroke and was rushed to a hospital, where he was reported to be in serious condition. Peres’ office said his doctors sedated the 93-year-old and placed him on a respirator. Israeli TV stations, citing hospital officials, said Peres was suffering from bleeding to the brain and described his condition as serious. Early this year, Peres was twice hospitalized for heart problems but quickly released. Peres has held virtually every senior political office in Israel over a seven-decade career, including three terms as prime minister as well as stints as foreign minister and finance minister.

Source: thestar September 13, 2016 17:26 UTC