21.   In a major offensive last month, Croatia recaptured a northern part of their country occupied by the rebels.

22.   In that context, a major military offensive in Gaza could prove counterproductive, making Arafat appear again to be a victim.

23.   In the last two weeks, the government launched a major new offensive, and NATO planners have been trying to keep up with the changing situation in Kosovo.

24.   In recent months, Cuba has mounted a major offensive in the Caribbean to establish closer diplomatic and trade ties.

25.   In recent months, UPS has countered with a major offensive.

26.   Instead, generals anticipate major offensives to be matched by vicious retaliation, interspersed with periods of shaky peace.

27.   Israel has mounted three major offensives and dozens of smaller raids on Lebanon in reply to the pinpricks.

28.   Later, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel said the attack marked the start of a major offensive against the group.

29.   NATO officials on Thursday reported heavy fighting in southwest Kosovo, with the rebels launching a major offensive in the Mount Pastrik area, pinning down Serbian forces there.

30.   No one could blame Israel for its fury, but the decision to mount a major military offensive was a bad one.