per Haaretz ticker, CNN domestic and international on now, digestive system damaged, going into surgery now, doctors say his life in danger, more as story develops.
Doctors do not expect Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, incapacitated by a stroke he suffered last month, to survive an emergency operation on Saturday, a hospital source said.
“We expect him to die today,” said the source, who asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to speak..
we all know how the story ends
if not now then then
“Less grave, not as serious as first thought”
– Ha’aretz
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Sharon was rushed into surgery today when doctors realized his life was in danger.
An abdominal scan showed his digestive tract had been severely damaged. It also raised the possibility of necrosis, or death of the tissue.
Jerusalem Post
“But I will not let myself be reduced to silence.”
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Awaiting rest of family, surgery expected to last 3-6 hours, per CNN, Haaretz
Necrotized intestines were removed.