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Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A60370-2004May2.html
Likud Rejects Sharon's Gaza Withdrawal Plan
(Ha'aretz) - Prime Minister Sharon's Likud party voted in a nonbinding referendum Sunday by 60% to 40% to reject his proposal to withdraw troops and settlers from the Gaza Strip. (Washington Post) Sharon said that while he regretted the outcome of the vote, he would respect it and would now consult with his faction and his coalition partners on his next moves.