JERUSALEM, Dec. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will be released from hospital on Tuesday, an hospital official said on Monday.

    Sharon was admitted to Hadassah University Hospital in Jerusalem late Sunday for a minor stroke.

    Hadassah medical center told reporters at a press conference that the hospital is expected to release the 77-year-old on Tuesday because his health condition was "fine".

    However, more tests were needed, the hospital added. Enditem