Update on Condition of PM Sharon …

PM’s Medical Team: Too Early to Assess Damage

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“The head of Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital’s team treating Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, Professor Felix Umansky, said Monday that in spite of the positive signs Sharon had shown on Monday, it would take several days to determine his cognitive functioning.”

“Umansky said that his team was looking for Sharon to show more significant responses to pain, to open his eyes and to more appreciably move his leg and hand.” read more

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Monday War News …

Two Kassams Fired from Gaza; No Wounded or Damage

Gaza: Hamas Launches ‘Al-Aksa’ Television Station

Bombs Detected Near Erez Crossing

Rock Attacks in the Gush Etzion District

Mekorot takes steps against Qassams at facility in Ashkelon

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The Mekorot Water Company has stopped injecting chlorine gas at a facility near Ashkelon for fear that Palestinian-fired rockets will hit tanks holding the potentially deadly substance, a company official said yesterday.”

“Instead, it has begun using liquid hypochlorite, which costs seven times as much as chlorine gas, to disinfect the water supply, said Menachem Nechama, director of Mekorot’s southern division.” read more

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Status Report on Sharon’s Condition …

The Year of the Stroke

Hospital: PM Breathing Independently

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“A senior neurosurgeon at Tel Hashomer’s Sheba Hospital told Ynet the latest report on Sharon is encouraging, but does not indicate movement or cognitive functioning.”

“‘Independent breathing is positive, but it does not indicate general functioning of the brain. Even in extensive brain damage, when a patient is defined as a ‘vegetable’, it is possible to breathe independently,’ he said.” read more

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Picture Still Dismal for Gush Katif Refugees Almost 5 Months Later, Gov’t Paints False, Bogus Picture …

‘25% of Gaza Evacuees Lack Housing'[and More]

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Five months since they were evacuated from their Gaza homes this summer, 25 percent of the former residents are still living in hotel rooms, dormitories and tents, according to a new report released Sunday by the non-profit group Lema’an Acheinu, which has been assisting the evacuees.”

“According to the report, more than 50% have yet to receive any compensation funds, and only 5.7% of the 2,100 people who lost their jobs have found new ones. read more

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Update on Sharon’s Condition: Conflicts? Over-optimism??

Sources: Sharon Reports too Optimistic

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Reports on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s condition are ‘too optimistic,’ senior sources at Jerusalem’s Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital who are familiar with the situation told Ynet Sunday evening.”

“Another senior source at the hospital addressed the prime minister’s prospects for recovery and said: ‘The improvement detected is an x-ray improvement, and until we find the clinical equivalent it’s too early to express optimism.'” read more

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Sunday War News …

Rocket Risk Halts Israeli Water Process

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“Israel’s water company has stopped injecting chlorine gas at a facility near the Gaza Strip for fear that Palestinian-fired rockets would hit tanks holding the potentially deadly substance.”

“Palestinian resistance fighters in Gaza have launched rockets that have landed near sensitive installations outside the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon in recent weeks, including a power plant and fuel depot.”

“Menachem Nechama, director of Mekorot Water’s southern division, said no rockets have fallen near the company’s installation near Ashkelon, but preventively, the company has begun using the more expensive liquid hypochlorite instead of chlorine gas to disinfect the water supply.” read more

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