The condition of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who has been in a coma since suffering a stroke in January, has deteriorated, though there was no immediate danger to his life, according to hospital officials and former aides.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, comatose since January after suffering a massive stroke, is to be moved to another facility next week, according to a statement today from the hospital where he is being treated.

Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon had a quarter of his skull removed during a series of brain operations in early January and neurosurgeons are now considering further surgery next week to reattach it, the Jerusalem Post reported today.

Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon had a quarter of his skull removed during a series of brain operations in early January and neurosurgeons are now considering further surgery next week to reattach it, The Jerusalem Post reported today.