Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak reiterated that no contacts are under way to form a national unity government with opposition leader Ariel Sharon after the elections. His statement came amid renewed speculation that Barak and Sharon would pursue a unity government regardless of who wins the Feb. 6 vote for prime minister.
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