11.   Israel and its Arab neighbours emerged from the Amman economic summit confident they had broken down barriers to joint development projects in the Middle East.

12.   Israel has repeatedly denied that it possesses nuclear weapons in face of condemnation from its Arab neighbours who have demanded that it open its nuclear facilities to IAEA inspection.

13.   Although Netanyahu insists he wants peace with his Arab neighbours, the rightwing Israeli leader has rejected the land-for-peace process they hold dear.

14.   Arafat also warned Israel against taking up arms again against its Arab neighbours, amid tensions in the region.

15.   At a press conference with Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar, he warned Israel against taking up arms again against its Arab neighbours amid tensions in the region.

16.   Britain urged Iran on Sunday to stop what it called terrorist activities and attempts to destabilise its wealthy Arab neighbours to ensure security in the oil-rich Gulf.

17.   But Palestinians fear President Bill Clinton, who faces elections in November, will not pressure Israel into making any concessions to its Arab neighbours.

18.   Cairo has sought to link such moves to progress in achieving comprehensive peace between Israel and all its Arab neighbours.

19.   Christopher is due to have about two hours of talks with Netanyahu on Tuesday afternoon in an attempt to find common ground between Israel and its Arab neighbours.

20.   Deputy Defence Minister Mordecahi Gur predicted Monday that Israel and its Arab neighbours could set up a joint early warning system.