Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon said he has not ruled out joining an emergency unity government with Prime Minister Ehud Barak despite sharp opposition to the idea in his Likud Party. At the same time, Sharon said he would move for new elections if any clause of a unity agreement were violated and would pull out of any partnership if Barak returned to peace talks.
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