Netanyahu falls ill, delays visit

JERUSALEM, Monday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed talks in Germany scheduled for today until next year after coming down with a fever.

Mr Mark Regev, a spokesman for Mr Netanyahu, said the Israeli leader, 60, was not seriously ill but his doctor advised him to rest at home.

Mr Netanyahu’s bureau said physician had “diagnosed a viral infection and fever”. Mr Netanyahu had been expected to seek stronger assurances on sanctions on Iran (Reuters)