Israel's head of government: Netanyahu successfully operated. Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem said he was conscious again and was talking to family members.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who is highly controversial because of his plans to restructure the rule of law, took over the office of prime minister. Thousands of Israelis demonstrated again against the government of the right-wing conservative prime minister at the weekend and, among other things, called for new elections. The night before, thousands of people had demonstrated against Netanyahu and for the return of hostages held in the Gaza Strip.