1.   And the current intifada has seen Palestinian resentment against Israel reach ever higher level.

2.   Iraq has sought to exploit the Palestinian resentments, hoping to fan Arab opposition to American action against Baghdad.

3.   Palestinian resentment over the American role is beginning to make itself felt on the ground.

4.   Deputy Defense Minister Ephraim Sneh warned that a protracted blockade would be counterproductive, deepening Palestinian resentment.

5.   Downtown Hebron has been under curfew repeatedly over the past year, fueling Palestinian resentment against the Israeli army.

6.   In the past year, Hebron has been under curfew and siege repeatedly, and Palestinian resentment against Israel has grown.

7.   The United States is not in a position to eliminate the distrust that Israelis have acquired towards Mr. Arafat or prevent Hamas from exploiting Palestinian resentment in the street.