Ehud Olmert becomes acting Prime Minister of Israel after the incumbent, Ariel Sharon, suffers a second, apparently more serious stroke.

Prime Minister of Israel from 2006 to 2009

Ehud Olmert is an Israeli politician and lawyer who served as the prime minister of Israel from 2006 to 2009.

Head of government of Israel

The prime minister of Israel is the head of government and chief executive of the State of Israel.

Prime Minister of Israel from 2001 to 2006

Ariel Sharon was an Israeli general and politician who served as the prime minister of Israel from March 2001 until April 2006.

Day of the year

January 4 is the fourth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 361 days remain until the end of the year.

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