21.   If it is correct, we face the likelihood of increasing Palestinian violence and Israeli response, with potential unpleasant consequences throughout the Middle East.

22.   Instead of negotiating, Arafat encouraged a new round of Palestinian violence.

23.   Israel says its raids into Palestinian-controlled territory are necessary for its self-defense because Palestinian security forces are doing nothing to stop Palestinian violence.

24.   Israel says that its raids of Palestinian-controlled territory are necessary for its self-defense because Palestinian security forces are doing nothing to stop Palestinian violence.

25.   Israel was just then changing the status quo in the Jerusalem area and provoking Palestinian violence.

26.   Israeli leaders have ruled out further negotiations until Palestinian violence stops.

27.   Israel has long argued that Palestinian violence against Israeli citizens was delaying the peace process.

28.   Israel is weathering international criticism for its West Bank offensive, which is strongly supported by a public that believes the operation has successfully suppressed Palestinian violence.

29.   Israel regards Barghouti as a top planner of Palestinian violence.

30.   Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon wants an end to Palestinian violence and a resumption of coordination between security officials on both sides before he agrees to renew peace talks.