This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/8252902.stm
The article has changed 6 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 0 | Version 1 |
|---|---|
| Israeli President Peres collapses | Israeli President Peres collapses |
| (10 minutes later) | |
| Israeli President Shimon Peres has collapsed during a ceremony, local media report. | Israeli President Shimon Peres has collapsed during a ceremony, local media report. |
| Haaretz newspaper said the 86-year-old collapsed in Tel Aviv and was treated by medics at the scene, but did not go to hospital. | Haaretz newspaper said the 86-year-old collapsed in Tel Aviv and was treated by medics at the scene, but did not go to hospital. |
| He lost consciousness for a few seconds after reportedly fainting on stage. Israeli media say his condition was "good". | |
| Mr Peres was appointed president in 2007 for a seven-year term. |