21.   Former premier Shimon Peres delayed the withdrawal until after the May elections, which were won by Netanyahu.

22.   Former premier Shimon Peres delayed the withdrawal until after the May elections, which were won by hardliner Netanyahu.

23.   However, Israeli officials said the withdrawal would be delayed until the end of next week, following a parliamentary vote scheduled on Tuesday.

24.   However, Israeli officials said the withdrawal would be delayed until the end of next week.

25.   However, Rabin delayed withdrawal after a series of attacks by Islamic militants in an effort to sabotage the peace process.

26.   However, the withdrawal was delayed because of suicide attacks by Islamic militants in Israel.

27.   Israel army radio said Netanyahu has warned Arafat the withdrawal could be delayed if there was violence over Har Homa.

28.   Israel was to have withdrawn from most of Hebron in March, but former premier Shimon Peres delayed the withdrawal until after the May elections.

29.   Israeli newspapers reported Sunday that Israel has decided to delay its withdrawal from Hebron because of the tension between Arabs and Jews.

30.   Israel army radio said Wednesday that Netanyahu has warned Arafat the withdrawal could be delayed if there is violence over the Har Homa project.