* Ori Lewis Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s condition improved on Monday after he was hospitalised overnight for a minor stroke that raised questions about how long he could dominate Israeli politics.
The hefty 77-year-old former general, battling for re-election after pulling Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip and remaking Israel’s political landscape, was rushed to hospital on Sunday and stayed overnight for tests. “I am fine.I guess I should have taken a few days off,” Sharon told Israeli media overnight after his stroke.”There are people who are already interested in a replacement? Well, maybe it’s too soon.I’m still here, no?” The head of Sharon’s office said that the prime minister was able to walk around and joke and might make a statement later on.-Nampa-Reuters”I am fine.I guess I should have taken a few days off,” Sharon told Israeli media overnight after his stroke.”There are people who are already interested in a replacement? Well, maybe it’s too soon.I’m still here, no?” The head of Sharon’s office said that the prime minister was able to walk around and joke and might make a statement later on. -Nampa-Reuters
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