Former Premier David Ben-Gurion was reported today to be resting comfortably at Poria Hospital where he was rushed yesterday after complaining of chest pains and breathing difficulties. Doctors said, however, that they found nothing seriously wrong with the 84-year-old statesman and said he may be released from the hospital later today after a further examination. Ben-Gurion was vacationing in Tiberias when he took sick.
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