51.   Ahmed Qureia, speaker of the Palestinian legislative council, said Thursday the Mordechai plan was unacceptable.

52.   Ahmed Qureia, speaker of the Palestinian legislative council, spoke after Egypt tried to wield its influence to break the impasse in the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.

53.   Ahmed Qureia, speaker of the Palestinian legislative council, asked the United States to reiterate its stand that settlements are obstacles to peace.

54.   Ahmed Qureia, speaker of the Palestinian legislative council, called an emergency session for Saturday to discuss the Israeli measures.

55.   Also Saturday, the Palestinian legislative council called for Arab countries to boycott an upcoming conference in the United Arab Emirates which Israel is scheduled to attend.

56.   Although Israel does not recognize Palestinian claims to the eastern part of the city, it allowed Palestinian Jerusalemites to vote for representatives to the legislative council.

57.   An equally turbulent debate erupted at the Palestinian legislative council in the West Bank town of Ramallah.

58.   Also Wednesday, the speaker of the legislative council said Palestinians will hold a referendum on any final peace agreement with Israel.

59.   Among the officials who would not be allowed into the Jewish state are three members of the Palestinian legislative council, the radio added.

60.   Among those expected to convene are the PLO Executive Committee and the Palestinian legislative council.