Jan 05, 2006 03:53
05.01.06
Over the Mediteranean Sea
"Ladies and gentlemen, we are approaching our arrival to Israel. We have approximately one hour and five minutes to our destination. The last weather report was partly cloudy and 19 degrees celsius. I would also like to inform you that our Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, is in the surery room in critical condition at Hadassah Hospital."
gasps. and i heard a single clap. and a gloomy "yoooooh..." which i think was actually what i had said.
The whole flight went into a buzz of chatter for a while after the announcement.
Even though Sharon has done terrible things for many Jews recently, we should also remember that he is a war hero, and a strong supporter and instigator for Aliyah.
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