Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to appoint Ariel Sharon as foreign minister, according to Israel Television. Netanyahu spokesman David Bar-Illan said the premier was mulling the appointment of the hawkish Sharon, who currently serves as infrastructure minister. Netanyahu has held the Foreign Ministry portfolio since David Levy resigned the post in January.
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