31.   Despite setbacks, Barak has expressed commitment to reaching a final peace deal with the Palestinians.

32.   Even so, he is reserving judgment on the final peace agreement.

33.   For many of them, each day that goes by without a final peace deal is another day of uncertainty about the future.

34.   Further, the two sides agreed to explore, over the next two weeks, the possibility of resuming negotiations toward a final peace settlement.

35.   He considers it the price of building a constituency to support a final peace agreement that will involve concessions many Israelis consider wrenching.

36.   He also said it was time for Israel to carry out its commitment to start negotiating a final peace settlement with the Palestinians.

37.   He should also support increased international aid for development projects serving Palestinians, while pledging that a cease-fire will lead to serious discussions about a final peace treaty.

38.   He was vague about his plans during the election campaign, suggesting at one point that he preferred postponing the withdrawal until talks on a final peace settlement.

39.   His speech, with many specifics, is expected to be the foundation of the final peace proposal to be voted on on Thursday.

40.   If and when the Bosnian government and the rebel Serbs sign a final peace agreement, NATO troops will fan out across Bosnia to enforce it.