Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon faced criticism in his Likud Party over his distribution of choice Cabinet portfolios to other coalition partners. Some Likud officials reportedly believe Sharon could have brought the Shinui Party into the coalition without promising five portfolios, including the Interior Ministry.
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