51.   Jewish settlers, meanwhile, threatened to seize more land if the Palestinians declared statehood.

52.   Last week, Netanyahu said he had a contingency plan should Arafat declare statehood unilaterally.

53.   Last week, Netanyahu said he had a contingency plan should Arafat declare statehood.

54.   Lazio also favors cutting off Palestinian aid if statehood is unilaterally declared.

55.   Meanwhile, former Prime Minister Shimon Peres said Arafat had expressed willingness to put off plans to declare statehood if peace talks resume.

56.   Netanyahu has threatened to annex territories still slated to be handed over to the Palestinians in case Arafat declares statehood.

57.   Netanyahu warns Palestinians against declaring statehood before final accord reached.

58.   Netanyahu says Israel would annex parts of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip if Arafat declares statehood.

59.   Netanyahu warned the Palestinians against declaring statehood unilaterally.

60.   Netanyahu Monday warned Arafat against declaring statehood unilaterally, noting that the Palestinians have agreed to negotiate the future status of the West Bank and Gaza Strip with Israel.