21.   The statement was the clearest indication yet that Israel will allow the Hamas leader to return to his homeland.

22.   In Israel, right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday gave his clearest indication yet that his first face-to-face meeting with Arafat could take place soon.

23.   Earlier Sunday Netanyahu gave his clearest indication to date that he was finally willing to meet with Arafat.

24.   Netanyahu himself Sunday gave his clearest indication to date that he was finally willing to meet the man he once branded as the worst of terrorists.

25.   Netanyahu gave on Sunday his clearest indication to date that he was finally willing to meet the man he once branded as the worst of terrorists.

26.   The prime minister gave the clearest indication so far that he will wait to call a general election until next year.