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Begin delays resignation amid coalition pressure and health concerns
A news brief states Prime Minister Menachem Begin faces renewed calls to delay his departure for at least 24 hours as coalition partners urge a personal decision. Shamir emerges as a logical successor while Arens and others weigh political timing amid austerity disputes and Lebanon casualties. Begin, citing personal reasons, shows frailty and reflects on burdens since his wife’s death, with possible elections if he resigns.
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