21.   At the rally, he said that as premier he would not negotiate with the Palestinians before the violence subsides.

22.   Barak has said peace talks cannot resume until the current violence subsides.

23.   Barak has said repeatedly that peace negotiations cannot resume until the violence subsides substantially.

24.   Barak is likely to visit a day or two later, but wants the violence to subside before heading to Washington, Israeli officials said.

25.   Barak has said repeatedly that peace negotiations cold not resume until the violence subsides substantially.

26.   But shortly after the breakout, the violence subsided and protesters drifted away from the camp.

27.   But Nicholas van Marken, an expert on the leisure business for Arthur Andersen consultants, says tourism has been rebounding as the violence subsides.

28.   By Saturday morning, the violence had subsided, although squads of troops remained on duty at strategic intersections across the city.

29.   Calling also for more cooperation among democracies against terrorism, Sharon ruled out a resumption of negotiations with the Palestinians until violence subsides.

30.   By afternoon, the violence had subsided and soldiers stepped up security around government buildings.