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Israeli President Shimon Peres has collapsed during a ceremony, local media report. Israeli President Shimon Peres collapsed during a ceremony in Tel Aviv and briefly lost consciousness.
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 at the lectern during a conference and was treated by medics at the scene.
He lost consciousness for a few seconds after reportedly fainting on stage. Israeli media say his condition was "good". He first refused to go to hospital but was later taken, a spokeswoman said.
Mr Peres was appointed president in 2007 for a seven-year term. Mr Peres was appointed president in 2007 for a seven-year term, having held numerous cabinet posts including that of prime minister since the 1970s.
He was born in Poland in 1923.