31.   The attacks sharply raised tensions in the region, jeopardized the peace effort and led to a new round of recriminations between old enemies.

32.   The bloodiest attack this year raised fears of Israel retaliation along the last active war front with its Arab neighbors.

33.   The attack again raised questions of whether elements in the military secretly support the militants.

34.   The attack raised concerns about safety in a country that is dependent on revenues from tourism.

35.   The attacks raised fears of a potentially dangerous ethnic split in the military.

36.   The attacks raised fears of a concerted campaign against minority groups.

37.   The attacks raised fears of large-scale Israeli retaliation.

38.   The attack on Miki raised new concerns about growing lawlessness in the Palestinian areas.

39.   The attack raised fears the Iranian-backed Hezbollah guerrilla group would retaliate with a cross-border barrage of Katyusha rockets on northern Israeli towns.

40.   The attack raised questions about whether the implementation of the new Israeli-Palestinian land-for-security accord will begin on schedule on Monday.