Ariel Sharon said he could replace any coalition partners that quit over his plan for Israeli disengagement from the Palestinians. Political sources quoted the Israeli prime minister as saying Monday that he anticipated no problem in filling the four Cabinet seats now occupied by the National Unity bloc and National Religious Party if they decide to quit the government.
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