September 13, 2009 02:04 am | Updated 02:04 am IST - JERUSALEM
Israeli media reports that President Shimon Peres has fainted on stage while speaking at an event in Tel Aviv.
The 86-year-old Peres passed out on Saturday while answering questions from the crowd.
He regained consciousness a few seconds later.
According to media reports, Mr. Peres refused to be taken to hospital and is still at the venue.
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