21.   The PLO self-rule authority in Gaza involved in intensive contacts with the Syrian, Libya and Cypriot authorities to find a haven for the Palestinians.

22.   Since then they have been sleeping on chairs in the lounge at Larnaca airport, as the Cypriot authorities refuse them entry onto their territory.

23.   The Cypriot authorities confirmed the seizure Friday.

24.   The Cypriot authorities have refused to take in the Palestinians.

25.   The Cypriot authorities said the hijackers had threatened to blow up the plane unless the plane was refueled and allowed to take off.

26.   The denials were apparently backed up by Cypriot authorities who said missiles cited by Balladur were indeed in their possession.

27.   The denials were apparently backed up by Cypriot authorities who said missiles named by Balladur were indeed in their possession.

28.   The Foreign Office said it had been informed by the Cypriot authorities that the plane had left Larnaca and was heading for London.