71.  But several other Labor officials have opposed such a scenario, urging instead a spell in opposition for the party to reorganise.

72.  Israeli radio on Saturday said the Labor official involved in the contacts is Health Minister Ephraim Sneh, who immediately denied the report.

73.  Labor leader Shimon Peres has actively promoted a national unity government but other Labor officials are reluctant.

74.  Labor officials said they expected a strong backlash, especially from the manufacturing sector which relies heavily on foreign workers.

75.  Labor officials say about five million Filipinos work abroad as domestic helpers, construction workers, seamen and entertainers.

76.  Labor officials say the statement given to police spelled out a substantial body of circumstantial evidence to support the identification of those responsible.