11.   The latest violence undermined U.S. truce efforts, and it was not clear whether U.S. mediator Anthony Zinni would return to the region later this week as planned.

12.   The violence has undermined the celebration of a three-day Hindu religious festival beginning in Bangladesh on Monday.

13.   The violence has undermined support for Rabin and the peace process in Israel.

14.   There is concern that increased Mideast violence could undermine the U.S. bid for moderate Arab and Muslim support for its anti-terror campaign.