1.   As the new Israeli crackdown got underway, the political and military wings of Hamas again declared a three-month cease-fire.

2.   It shows no signs of abating, despite a relentless Israeli military crackdown.

3.   Secretary of State Warren Christopher, through a spokesman, threw his support behind a planned Israeli crackdown on Hamas.

4.   Some Palestinians insist that the Israeli crackdown has proved both a boon to Arafat and an effective recruiting campaign for his militias.

5.   Palestinians say the Israeli military crackdown and harsh restrictions have radicalized youth and led them to join the ranks of the suicide bombers.

6.   Palestinians seek Arab support to fight Israeli crackdown.

7.   Palestinians on Monday observed a general strike and called for a day of protests against the Israeli crackdown in east Jerusalem and Abu Dis.

8.   Facing a tough Israeli crackdown, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has turned to regional and world leaders to muster support for resolving the latest Mideast crisis.

9.   Palestinians on Monday observed a general strike and held protests against the Israeli crackdown.

10.   Salim Zanoun, acting chairman of the Palestine National Council, condemned the Israeli crackdown as he addressed the legislative council before its swearing-in.