Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told restive right-wing coalition partners they could leave the Israeli government. Political sources said Sharon’s plan to disengage Israel from the Palestinians came under criticism from National Religious Party chief Effi Eitam and National Unity bloc chief Benny Elon in Sunday’s Cabinet meeting.
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