21.   Palestinian sources claimed it was an assassination.

22.   Palestinian sources he was not believed to have had any part in the killing, but was taken into protective custody out of fear of an Israeli assassination attempt.

23.   Palestinian sources identified the prisoner as Nadel Abu Sarour.

24.   Palestinian sources in Jenin said Israel soldiers and security agents raided five villages and detained supporters of the Islamic Jihad and Hamas groups.

25.   Palestinian sources said Arafat was angered by the confrontation which he blamed on Hamas.

26.   Palestinian sources said disagreements remained over jurisdiction, such as what would happen if an Israeli driver committed a traffic violation in a Palestinian-controlled area.

27.   Palestinian sources said his wife, Soha, who is Christian, would light a Christmas tree in Manger Square later Friday.

28.   Palestinian sources said his wife, Soha, who is Christian, would usher in the festivities later Friday by lighting a Christmas tree in Manger Square.

29.   Palestinian sources said that Arafat is likely to be in overall charge of the restructured security forces.

30.   Palestinian sources said that as a result of the lax attitudes of the Palestinian borrowers, donor countries might withhold future aid to the Housing Council.