21.   The Palestinians were also concerned about how the neighborhoods of East Jerusalem, which the Clinton plan says will be under Palestinian sovereignty, would be linked.

22.   The talks ended after Arafat apparently refused to budge from his position that the old walled city and most other parts of east Jerusalem be placed under Palestinian sovereignty.

23.   They maintain that they would accept nothing short of full Israeli withdrawal and full Palestinian sovereignty over the area.

24.   Palestinians fear that more Israeli construction will hinder the chances for any Palestinian sovereignty in east Jerusalem.

25.   Palestinian negotiators struck a deal with Israel on Monday to fulfill two key symbols of Palestinian sovereignty, but warned of deadlock on major issues.

26.   Palestinian officials called for international intervention and said Israel crossed a red line by violating Palestinian sovereignty.

27.   Palestinian sovereignty in Jerusalem is essential, they say, but the precise boundaries can be bargained.

28.   Palestinians fear that more Israeli construction of homes will hinder the chances for any Palestinian sovereignty in east Jerusalem.

29.   Arafat has repeatedly pledged this year would bring Palestinian sovereignty, but the current hostility has eliminated any chance of a negotiated settlement for now.

30.   Arafat wanted Palestinian sovereignty over the Old City, intending it to be the capital of a Palestinian state.