The Center and National Religious (NRP) parties are not jumping at the opportunity to join Sharon\'s government. NRP leader Rabbi Yitzhak Levy says that there is no agreement yet between his party and the Prime Minister. Following last night\'s hour and a quarter meeting with Sharon, Levy said that his party is demanding far more decisive and extensive steps to combat terrorism. Levy was angered by the agreement made on Sunday afternoon by which Foreign Minister Shimon Peres may resume negotiations with senior PA officials.
The Center Party will meet later today to decide on Sharon\'s offer to join the government. Before the vote, the Prime Minister will submit to this party a written coalition agreement. The Center and National Religious parties number 5 Knesset members each. The Labor-Meimad party numbers 24 Knesset members.
The Center Party will meet later today to decide on Sharon\'s offer to join the government. Before the vote, the Prime Minister will submit to this party a written coalition agreement. The Center and National Religious parties number 5 Knesset members each. The Labor-Meimad party numbers 24 Knesset members.