Israeli PM Netanyahu to remain in hospital overnight after dehydration

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was rushed to the hospital Saturday, his office announced, suffering from “mild dizziness.”

Netanyahu is in “good condition,” after tests revealed he was suffering from dehydration, he confirmed his Twitter account. He was ordered to remain at Sheba Hospital overnight for observation.

“Thank heavens, I’m feeling very well,” Netanyahu said, according to translations. “I have just one request of you: We’re undergoing a heat wave in this country. So I ask of you: Spend less time in the sun, drink more water, and may we all have a good week.”

The prime minister visited the Sea of Galilee, a popular tourist hub, on Friday amid a heat wave in the country which has seen temperatures reach 100 degrees.

“With no hat, without water — not a good idea,” he quipped.

Netanyahu, 73, is the country’s longest serving leader.

“Initial tests have been normal and shown no findings,” the prime minister’s office said in a statement, adding “At the doctors’ recommendation, the P.M. is continuing to undergo additional routine tests.”

— Updated at 8:20 p.m.