Bill to stop West Bank pullout rejected

Updated: 19:37, Monday, 28 March 2005

Israel's parliament has overwhelmingly rejected a bill to stop the planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank.

1 of 1Ariel Sharon - Bill rejected in parliament
Ariel Sharon - Bill rejected in parliament

Israel's parliament has overwhelmingly rejected a bill to stop the planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank.

Rebels from the ruling Likud party wanted to force a referendum on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan.

The parliament has already backed the July pullout and legislators confirmed the move in today's 72-39 vote.

Mr Sharon had described the rebel attempt as a delaying tactic.

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