Shimon Peres in "critical but stable" condition

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres remains in a “critical but stable” condition following a stroke, according to his doctor who’s also his son- in-law.

He said it was too early to say whether there was lasting neurological damage but the indicators for the 93-year-old’s broader health were good.

The ex-leader was hospitalised in Tel Aviv on Tuesday following what was described as a “massive stroke” that affected the right side of his brain.

“Mr Peres this morning is stable, in a critical condition but stable. We are moving him to the neurosurgical intensive care unit and we are going to keep on the multi-disciplinary evaluation by our expert teams,” said Yitzhak Kreiss, Sheba Medical Centre Director.

In a career spanning nearly 70 years, he’s been part of every major development in Israel since the country was founded.

Peres was twice a Labour prime minister and jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize in the 1990s.

His doctor has said he doesn’t believe that his life is in imminent danger but called it a difficult time for the family.