Israel's Shimon Peres in induced coma after suffering major stroke

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres, 93, was admitted on Tuesday to Tel Hashomer hospital after suffering a massive stroke. He was said to be in very serious condition, Haaretz reported on Wednesday.

The head of the hospital said Peres suffered a stroke with significant bleeding. 

Speaking to reporters outside the hospital, Dr. Itzik Kreiss said Peres underwent several tests and is now in an induced coma and on a respirator. 

Close to midnight, it was reported that the hemorrhage was believed to have stopped and that Peres' condition stabilized.

People in Peres' office initially said that he suffered a light stroke, but it soon turned out that his condition was more severe. Peres, who was admitted in the hospital's intensive care unit, is being guarded by police

Source: MENA