81.   But many observers think Israel has given tacit approval to Palestinian police operations in the West Bank.

82.   Netanyahu has accused Arafat of giving at least tacit approval to the anti-Israeli violence and has said the peace proces can not continue until he clamps down on terror.

83.   Netanyahu has accused Arafat of giving at least tacit approval to the anti-Israeli violence and has said the peace process can not continue until he clamps down on terror.

84.   The company also said the Ministry of Defence had given tacit approval for the deal, although this must be formalised.

85.   The paper said US and Canadian intelligence reports also suggest that Syria gave at least tacit approval to the joint Iranian-Saudi Shiite operation.