1.   The Syrian government recognized an opportunity in the crisis to improve relations with many of its Arab neighbours and with the USA.

2.   APTV reports on the policy of separating Israel from its Arab neighbours.

3.   He said he told Bouteflika Israel is determined to achieve peace with its Arab neighbours.

4.   He lauded moves by President Ali Abdullah Saleh to mend fences with Arab neighbours and declare a general amnesty, but said there was still much to be done.

5.   He urged Oman, with which the Islamic republic has good relations, to help correct the impression of its Arab neighbours.

6.   However, new rightwing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the principle to the dismay and anger of his Arab neighbours.

7.   His government rejects the principle of exchanging occupied land in exchange for peace with its Arab neighbours.

8.   In his message, Rabin briefed Clerides on recent developments between Israel and its Arab neighbours.

9.   Israel began Sunday to reap political dividends from a landmark conference which has brought it together with its Arab neighbours including Syria to discuss Euro-Mediterranean cooperation.

10.   Israel refuses to sign the NPT, which comes up for renewal in April, so long as its Arab neighbours pose a threat.