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| By: Associated Press |
| Published: January 2, 2006 |
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Ministers of the Likud Party cleared the way Monday for the withdrawal of the party from the government, a move that would allow Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to appoint officials from his new centrist party to the government until upcoming elections.
The Likud ministers granted party leader Benjamin Netanyahu the authority when to pull out of the government, said spokesman Ronen Moshe.
Since taking over as Likud leader last month, Netanyahu has repeatedly said he would withdraw the party ahead of March 28 elections. Netanyahu could make an announcement as soon as Tuesday, Israeli media said.
The Likud's withdrawal has been expected since Sharon left the hawkish party in November to set up the centrist Kadima party. He says the move will give him more leeway to negotiate with the Palestinians.
Sharon's new government would serve until the election. Although no major policy changes are expected, the makeup could give an indicator of what Sharon's next government will look like. Kadima is heavily favored to win the vote. |
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