US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Saturday wished Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a speedy recovery, after Netanyahu was hospitalized at Sheba Hospital.
“Prime Minister Netanyahu is a fighter. Please join me in praying for him and for Israel,” tweeted McCarthy.
Former US Vice President Mike Pence also sent Netanyahu well wishes via Twitter.
“Praying for a swift recovery for my Friend and a Great Friend of America, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. G-d Bless Netanyahu,” he wrote.
Netanyahu was evacuated to the emergency room after he felt ill. Later, he published a video clip in which he explained, "Yesterday I went to the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) with my wife - in the sun, with no hat, with no water. Not a good idea."
He clarified that he felt good, and thanked everyone for their concern. Turning to the public, he added, "We are having a heat wave in this country. I ask you: Spend less time in the sun, drink more water, and may we all have a good week."
Netanyahu was kept in the hospital overnight for observations.
President Isaac Herzog spoke with Netanyahu and said, "I wish good health to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. I spoke with him and I was happy to hear that he is doing well, and I wish him a full recovery."
Opposition leader Yair Lapid wrote on Twitter, “I wish Prime Minister Netanyahu a complete recovery and good health. Feel better.”