Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert went within range of Hezbollah rockets tonight, visiting the northern town of Haifa for talks with mayors and local authority heads.

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon joked with aides and discussed affairs of state today after suffering a mild stroke, but his illness raised questions about his ability to lead the country if elected to a third term in March elections.

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon underwent additional tests and evaluations in a Jerusalem hospital today after suffering a mild stroke.