Hadassah Hospital�s Professor Dan Gilon on motzei reports there are some encouraging signs pertaining to the condition of Maran HaGaon HaRav Chaim Ovadia Yosef Shlita, reporting a �slight improvement�. Prof. Gilon adds the gadol hador�s condition remains serious/stable.

While Gilon is careful to point out there is no significant change in the rav�s condition, there are some encouraging signs and room for cautious optimism. The rav is being carefully monitored as the coma inducing drugs have been lowered and they are looking for a response as Rav Chaim Ovadia may begin showing signs of partial return to consciousness.

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(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)