11.   He opposes Palestinian statehood and advocates ousting Yasser Arafat.

12.   His successor, Gov. Sila Calderon, opposes statehood and was elected in part by voters angry with growing corruption.

13.   Hours earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffered a resounding defeat when his party brushed aside his pleas and voted overwhelmingly to oppose Palestinian statehood.

14.   However, Netanyahu steadfastly opposes Palestinian statehood.

15.   Israel opposes Palestinian statehood and held up implementation of the accord because of such declarations.

16.   Israel has opposed Palestinian statehood and has said Jerusalem will remain its undivided capital.

17.   Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, meanwhile, told his Cabinet that for now he opposes Palestinian statehood in any form.

18.   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes Palestinian statehood and has threatened to annex large chunks of those territories still under Israeli control in response to such a move.

19.   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who opposes Palestinian statehood, welcomed the House vote.

20.   Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffered a resounding defeat when his party Sunday brushed aside his pleas and voted overwhelmingly to oppose Palestinian statehood.