Sharon's 'disengagement plan' on hold after poll defeat

A defiant Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said he would not resign despite the humiliating rejection of his Gaza withdrawal plan, and his allies suggested the veteran tactician will look for ways to override the veto of his Likud Party.

But the Likud’s resounding “no” in yesterday’s voting means Mr Sharon’s plan of “unilateral disengagement” from the Palestinians will be put on hold for now.