11. Administration officials have tried in recent weeks to urge him to withdraw his forces from the West Bank and to moderate military actions against Palestinians. 12. After Israel withdrew its forces last May, several Lebanese political leaders have called openly for a review of Syrian influence in Lebanon. 13. After meeting with Russian President Boris Yeltsin the following week, Milosevic said he would start the talks but he did not agree to withdraw his forces. 14. After overpowering any resistance in Nablus, Israel quickly withdrew its forces on Friday. 15. Alliance leaders reiterated to Dobbins their reluctance to withdraw their forces and allow control of the capital to be transferred temporarily to a multinational security force. 16. Britain and France, who supply the bulk of the troops, have threatened to withdraw their forces if the U.S. military leaves. 17. But Croatia still refuses to withdraw its forces from the newly recaptured territory. 18. But on Friday, NATO leaders softened their conditions, offering to suspend bombing if Milosevic began withdrawing forces from Kosovo. 19. But when Israel withdrew its forces hours later, the explanation focused more on punishing Palestinians and deterring future attacks. 20. But what if several more months of bombing raids do not compel Milosevic to withdraw his forces from Kosovo? |
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