21.   Israeli officials have said the future of Jerusalem is so sensitive the government will avoid writing position papers in-house so no policy option would appear to have official sanction.

22.   Its only two options had appeared to be Sakhee in the Turf and Fantastic Light in the Classic, or both horses in the Classic.

23.   Now Arafat faces Israel alone, and his options appear increasingly unappealing.

24.   The main options appeared to be appointing new prosecutors or dropping the corruption charges.

25.   The military option appears to be among the most attractive of the dwindling choices left to Aidid as he maneuvers to gain power.

26.   However, that final option appeared to have little chance of success because of the lack of common ground between the various parties.