21.   The slaying of Jumayal resulted in bitter public protests against Arafat and his security forces and a promise by the Palestinian legislative council to investigate the abuses.

22.   The Rabin government is now officially committed to negotiating a redeployment plan that will let the elections for a Palestinian legislative council proceed.

23.   When the withdrawal is completed, in about six months, elections for a Palestinian legislative council will be held.

24.   Ziad Abu Amr, a member of the Palestinian legislative council, agreed.

25.   Ziyad Abu Zayyad, a representative of East Jerusalem in the Palestinian legislative council, said the new Israeli policy would ease the daily hardships of his constituents.

26.   Palestinian officials said a new, exploratory channel had been opened between Netanyahu confidant Yitzhak Molcho, and Ahmed Qureia, the speaker of the Palestinian legislative council.

27.   Outgoing Economics Minister Ahmed Qureia was not reappointed because he has been elected speaker of the legislative council.

28.   Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat routinely ignores resolutions by the Palestinian legislative council.

29.   Palestinian officials said a secret channel had been opened between Netanyahu confidant Yitzhak Molcho, and Ahmed Qureia, the speaker of the Palestinian legislative council.