Netanyahu discharged from hospital after health scare

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Netanyahu coughs as he addresses a health conference in Tel Aviv
Netanyahu coughs as he addresses a health conference in Tel Aviv   -  Copyright  Reuters

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been released from hospital after receiving treatment for a sudden high fever and cough.

He was discharged after tests indicated he was suffering from a mild viral infection of his upper respiratory tract, his office said.

68-year-old Netanyahu's illness comes as he faces police investigation for corruption in three different cases. He denies any wrongdoing.