Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu overnight Saturday underwent a procedure to implant a pacemaker at Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer.
The procedure was successfully completed. The Sheba Medical Center said, "His medical condition is good, and he will remain in the cardiology department for observation."
The procedure was carried out under sedation, during which time Justice Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Yariv Levin stood in for Netanyahu.
Netanyahu recorded a message to the public and emphasized: "The efforts to reach a wide agreement are continuing."