Ariel Sharon, the Prime Minister of Israel, says he is prepared to restructure the cabinet and dismiss several ministers who oppose his plan for withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Mr. Sharon made these remarks on Sunday at the beginning of a seven-hour cabinet meeting, where he outlined his revised plan regarding the dismantling of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip. After it became clear that his plan did not have the support of the majority of the cabinet, he announced a one-week delay for the vote. The Prime Minister currently has the support of 11 cabinet ministers and only needs the backing of one more minister to secure a majority and approve his plan among the 23 members of the Israeli cabinet. It is expected that the Israeli cabinet will spend most of this week discussing Mr. Sharon's plan.
Sharon: Ministers Opposing Gaza Withdrawal Plan Will Be Dismissed from Cabinet
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is ready to dismiss cabinet ministers who oppose his Gaza withdrawal plan. He currently has the support of 11 ministers and needs just one more to secure a majority for his proposal. This situation is significant as it reflects internal divisions within the Israeli government regarding the Gaza policy.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced he would dismiss cabinet ministers who oppose his Gaza withdrawal plan, after realizing he lacked majority support. He delayed the vote to seek further backing for his proposal.
- Sharon currently has the support of 11 out of 23 cabinet ministers.
- He needs one more minister's support to secure a majority for his withdrawal plan.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Gaza Strip has been a focal point of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with ongoing disputes over settlements and territorial control.
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