Israeli PM Ariel Sharon taken to a hospital, Israeli television reports (possible mild stroke)

CNN ^ | 12/18/2005 | cnn

[Lauretij2]

Nothing more yet

[ChadGore]

Prayers

[MinorityRepublican]

What happened?

[Mo1]

FNC is reporting there are no further details .. just that he fell ill

[Bahbah]

What happened?

Nobody seems to know yet. He appeared fine earlier in the day according to Dennis Ross. Sharon is very overweight and reminds me very much of a dear friend of mine who died suddenly of a massive heart attack.

[NormsRevenge]

AP FRom Yahoo..

TV: Sharon Taken to Jerusalem Hospital

JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was taken to Jerusalem's Hadassah Hospital after nightfall Sunday, Channel 2 TV reported, after feeling unwell while working in his office.

The TV report said roads around the hospital were closed before Sharon, 77, arrived in his official vehicle. There was no word on his condition or what his ailment was.

Channel 10 TV, quoting police sources, said Sharon apparently lost consciousness. He was taken directly to the emergency room of the hospital, the media reports said. Officials in Sharon's office were not available for comment.

[HHKrepublican_2]

Heart attack? His body must work overtime everytime he takes a step.

[NormsRevenge]

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon talks journalists prior to the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem Sunday Dec. 18, 2005. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

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Haaretz says minor stroke.

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Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon attends a session of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem in this November 23, 200 file photo. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has been taken to hospital, Israeli media reported on December 18, 2005. Channel two television reported he was taken to a hospital near Jerusalem as he was not feeling well. Further details were not known. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/Files

[Mo1]

said Sharon apparently lost consciousness

Crap .. that is not good

Sending prayers

[GSlob]

Well, dying suddenly is the way to go, as Julius Caesar once said. Beats the lingering alternative, that's for sure. That said, hopes for quick recovery.

[avital2]

wow - this is not good at all, on the health side for PM Sharon or re the future of Israel. must pray for his complete recovery.

[sissyjane]

Sounds like a possible stroke?

[JimSEA]

Prayers

[HHKrepublican_2]

BBC: SHARON IS unconscious

[Txsleuth]

Did you hear Dennis Ross on Fox?

He pretty much confirmed what I was thinking when I heard the news...

that if something like death happens to Sharon...Israel's political scene is in BAD shape...that Sharon is it...and there would be a hugh void.

That is very scary news, don't you think?

[InsureAmerica]

poisoning?

[HHKrepublican_2]

My thoughts exactly...


How old is Sharon?