31.   But he said peace efforts would Econtinue, and said he would not recommend sanctions against the warring sides.

32.   Chief of Staff Ehud Barak said he was pleased the inquiry did not recommend sanctions against senior officers.

33.   UN special envoy Lakhdar Brahimi said in Cairo after a failed mediation mission that he would not recommend sanctions against the warring sides, saying peace efforts would continue.

34.   Israeli military leaders also voiced satisfaction with the findings, which did not recommend sanctions against senior army officers.

35.   The commission can recommend further sanctions, in its report to be submitted to the cabinet of acting Prime Minister Shimon Peres.

36.   The commission can recommend further sanctions in its report to be submitted to the cabinet of acting Prime Minister Shimon Peres.