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

CNN ^ | 12/18/2005 | cnn

[Lauretij2]

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has been taken to a hospital, Israeli television reports.

[diverteach]

Sharon's plan to pullout of the west bank and then divide Jerusalem is clearly against his makers will. This may be a sign to reverse his course or else.

[Alouette]

Report: Sharon rushed to hospital after minor stroke

Channel 10 news said that the prime minister was unconscious when he arrived, but later regained consciousness.

[ClarenceThomasfan]

To be honest, I am surprised Sharon has lived to 77. He is extremely overweight - have you seen the size of his gut? I am sure he must have diabetes, heart problems and high blood pressure.

I hope for the sake of Israel, it was only a minor stroke. Prayers to him and his family.

[SevenofNine]

I hear off SKY news dude has lost unconsiocus Damn i didn't he didn't have a stroke

[tomahawk]

Minor stroke.

It's time for him to leave.

[blu]

Bibi, where are you?

[HHKrepublican_2]

BBC says still unconscious...they tend to be more accurate when it comes to overseas news...(yet still incredibly biased)

Sky News saying roads around Hospital are closed.

[Rushmore Rocks]

78, I believe.

[Txsleuth]

I don't know if Cheney was scheduled to go to Israel...but I bet he does now.

[shield]

At his age with that weight...I've been expecting him to drop over dead. Your body can pretty much handle weight like that at a younger age...but not at his age.

[tomahawk]

Ha'aretz says it was a minor stroke and he has regained consciousness. His life is not in danger.

But he should leave the scene.

[Tree of Liberty]

In the event of Sharon's death, who's next in the line of succession for Israeli PM?

[HHKrepublican_2]

Prayers for the PM.

[HHKrepublican_2]

That could get interesting...since he dissolved parliament inorder to force new elections...(He formed a new party)

[Mo1]

How old is Sharon?

I think 71

[Txsleuth]

EXACTLY---I am a Netanyahu fan...and I hope that he is ready to do what it takes to make sure all stays calm IF something does keep Sharon from his duties.

[Mo1]

FNC is saying that he is consciousness at this time

[Tree of Liberty]

I think it could be a good thing. Whoever takes over will be so politically week, initially, that he'll HAVE to show some balls. Say, by striking Iran, maybe?

[HHKrepublican_2]

Good News.

[Mo1]

I was wrong

FNC is reporting he is 77 and will turn 78 in February