Showing posts with label Ariel Sharon dies. Show all posts
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Saturday, January 11, 2014

Israel's ex-PM Ariel Sharon dies, aged 85


Israel's ex-PM Ariel Sharon 

Dies, aged 85


Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has died aged 85 after spending eight years in a coma following a stroke.
Mr Sharon was a giant of the Israeli military and political scene, but courted controversy throughout his long career.
He was being treated at the Sheba Medical Center outside Tel Aviv. A hospital statement is expected shortly.