Benjamin Netanyahu has pacemaker fitted hours ahead of key vote on judicial reform plans

Israeli prime minister vows to push ahead with controversial reforms despite procedure and even as tens of thousands protest against them

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been fitted with a pacemaker, after being rushed to hospital hours ahead of a key vote on his controversial judicial reforms.

His doctors said the operation had gone well. The implant went smoothly without any complications. He is not in a life-threatening condition and he feels great and is returning to his daily routine," said Roy Beinart, who manages the arrhythmia centre at Sheba Medical Center, early Sunday.