11.   Despite tensions on the ground, officials said political contacts continued.

12.   Despite the violence, behind-the-scenes contacts continue between the Israelis and Palestinians.

13.   EU officials said contacts will continue by telephone this week.

14.   Further closer contact will continue to be maintained, a statement from the office said.

15.   He said contacts would continue in the next few days and that the Palestinian leadership would meet Friday to consider resuming peace negotiations with Israel.

16.   He said contacts would continue in the next few days.

17.   However, go-betweens said the contacts will continue.

18.   In a series of confused signals, Israel first said it was suspending the talks, then said the contacts were continuing.

19.   Informal contacts continue between negotiators from both sides.

20.   Israel radio said that some progress was made, and that the contacts would continue.