31.   Netanyahu, who staunchly opposes Palestinian statehood, told reporters Wednesday that it is not enough for Arafat to postpone the declaration.

32.   Netanyahu has said he supports limited autonomy for the Palestinians, but opposes full statehood.

33.   Netanyahu has strongly opposed Palestinian statehood, saying they should suffice with a generous form of autonomy instead.

34.   Netanyahu in the past has said he opposes Palestinian statehood, although he has said he would give them maximum self-government.

35.   Netanyahu opposes full statehood, saying he would never agree to a Palestinian entity that has an army, and control over water resources and the airspace.

36.   Netanyahu opposes Palestinian statehood and supports Jewish settlement expansion.

37.   Netanyahu opposes full statehood, saying he would never agree to a Palestinian entity that has an army, control over water resources and the airspace.

38.   Netanyahu has said he supports limited autonomy for the Palestinians, but opposes statehood.

39.   Netanyahu opposes Palestinian statehood and has warned that he would counter any statehood moves by annexing large chunks of West Bank land still under his control.

40.   Netanyahu opposes Palestinian statehood while Barak has never spoken out against it.