91.   This new rule took effect in January.

92.   Those rules would take voter intent into account, and there would be a standard on judging oddly marked ballots.

93.   While the rules will take immediate effect, full compliance with the various requirements will be on a staggered timeframe to ensure smoother implementation and beneficial results.

94.   At that time Israel and the PLO agreed to open discussions on the issue two years after Palestinian self rule took hold in Gaza and the West Bank.

95.   Disagreement within decision-making bodies has become more open, and research materials and data can be submitted for consideration while rules are still taking shape, he said.

96.   The new rule will take effect in about a month.