Netanyahu is being treated at Sheba Hospital, near the coastal city of Tel Aviv, and is in “good condition” after a medical assessment, the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed to the Jerusalem Post. It did not provide further details.

On July 15, the Israeli Prime Minister was hospitalized after collapsing at home. Photo: Washington Times

According to Walla, a leading Israeli news site, an unnamed official close to Netanyahu said he fainted at his home in Caesarea but was fully conscious when he arrived at Sheba Hospital. Haaretz, another Israeli news site, quoted Sheba Hospital officials as saying that Netanyahu was conscious and walking on his own. Initial medical reports indicated that the Israeli prime minister hit his head "hard on the floor" when he lost consciousness, according to i24 News.

Mr Netanyahu was briefly hospitalised late last year after he felt “unwell” during prayers on the Jewish Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur.

Netanyahu, 73, is Israel's longest-serving leader, having served more than 15 years in office. His current far-right government, made up of representatives from religious and nationalist parties, has been in power since December. The Israeli government is facing a wave of opposition to its plans to overhaul the judiciary. Tens of thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets across the country in protest.

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HUU DUONG (according to The Washington Times, Jerusalem Post)