Netanyahu will be operated on this Sunday under general anesthesia. During this time, his deputy, the highly controversial Justice Minister Jariv Levin, will serve as Prime Minister.
His office said this was discovered during a routine examination. More soon at SPIEGEL.de dop/Reuters. The surgery will take place in the middle of the Gaza war. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details.