DARYN KAGAN, CNN ANCHOR: To Israel now where Prime Minister Ehud Barak has suffered two political blows today. Let's bring in Mike Hanna live from Jerusalem. Mike, first, Mr. Levy says: See ya.</s>MIKE HANNA, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Yes, indeed, Daryn, a turbulent day in Israeli politics. The foreign minister, David Levy, announced his resignation. Mr. Barak appeared unphased by this, but once again, it was confirmation that his government has a tenuous hold indeed. What it means now is that only eleven ministers are handling some 23 portfolios in the Israeli government. A number of ministers having resigned in recent weeks in protest against the Camp David talks. If this wasn't enough for Ehud Barak, well, the parliamentary vote calling for early elections was passed by an absolute majority of 61 people, this was just a preliminary reading, and at least 33 more readings have to be held before the motion comes into effect. The good news for Mr. Barak, though, is that the parliament goes into recess for three months, and it is exceedingly unlikely that he will confront the parliament again before the three-month period is up -- Daryn.
Levy Quits Cabinet Over Barak Policies