Senior officials say Ben-Eliezer's condition deteriorated

Senior elements in the political establishment told Ynet that the condition of former Minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer, who has been hospitalized for over a week for a virus, has deteriorated on Monday. According to the report, his lung function has become impaired, which is affecting the functioning of his heart.

Ben-Eliezer has been suffering from heart problems for a number years. (Attila Somfalvi)