Following the resignation of Ehud Barak, the Labor Party will choose a new leader. Barak will officially remain in office until Prime Minister-elect Sharon establishes a Government. It is expected that the lead contenders for the party’s leadership will be Justice Minister Yossi Beilin, Knesset Speaker Avrum Burg, and cabinet member Haim Ramon. Foreign Minister Shlomo Ben Ami might also throw his hat in the ring.