Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak has called on Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to take a leave of absence or resign as he battles allegations of corruption.Mr Barak said he would take his Labor Party out of Mr Olmert's governing coalition if he did not step down.
"The prime minister needs to disconnect himself from the day-to-day management of the government," Mr Barak said.
Mr Olmert denies claims that he took up to $500,000 (�250,000) in bribes or illegal campaign donations.
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