BRUSSELS, Jan. 5 (Xinhuanet) -- The European Commission (EC) is concerned with the health of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, EC spokeswoman Emma Udwin said here on Thursday.

    "We remain concerned about the news of Mr. Sharon," Udwin told the EC midday press briefing, adding that the situation was " worrying."

    "We are with his family, with Israeli government and Israeli people," she said.

    Sharon suffered a serious stroke on Wednesday night and on Thursday Sharon fought for his life following seven hours of emergency surgery to stop widespread bleeding in his brain. The massive stroke made it unlikely that he would return to power. Enditem