11.   The Russian military aides quoted by Interfax said troops would try to solidify their command of occupied areas by scouring towns for terrorists and mercenaries.

12.   This is nothing to scoff at since Israel is not upgrading the infrastructure in Palestinian cities in occupied areas these days.

13.   With peace he returned to the State Department, serving as deputy to the assistant secretary of state for occupied areas.

14.   PARIS - At a U.N. conference, Palestinian leader Yaser Arafat verbally attacked Israel, stating they are obstructing peace talks by not removing their troops from occupied areas.

15.   Although Sharon has said he supports a Palestinian state, he is against pulling troops out of additional occupied areas.

16.   Amnesty and several Israeli human rights groups urged the U.N. committee this week to question Israel about the situation in the Palestinian territories and other occupied areas.

17.   Arafat said the Israeli army intended to take over all aspects of Palestinian life in the occupied areas, including civilian affairs.

18.   Arafat said the Israeli army was trying to take over all matters of Palestinian life in the occupied areas, including civilian affairs.

19.   Arafat accused Israel of intending to take over all aspects of Palestinian life in the occupied areas, including civilian affairs.

20.   However, he said, he was willing to discuss with the Palestinians their opposition to Jewish settlements in occupied areas.