31. Peres has hinted in the past that he would agree to a complete withdrawal, but his remarks Thursday were his most far-reaching. 32. Peres, who met Menem in New York before the Syria trip, later denied on Israel Radio that he had made any offer for a complete Israeli withdrawal. 33. A complete withdrawal was expected within days. 34. A complete withdrawal from local routes will only be a last option, he said. 35. A complete Russian withdrawal would leave that government vulnerable to possible rebel attacks. 36. Abourdeneh said the Palestinians insist on a complete Israeli withdrawal from the West Bank. 37. According to the Lebanese premier, peace must be based on United Nations resolutions, and a complete Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories. 38. At the end of June, the military said it had withdrawn most of its forces, but has never announced a complete withdrawal. 39. At the end of June, the military said it had withdrawn most of its forces out, but has never announced a complete withdrawal. 40. Before the talks got underway, an Israeli newspaper reported that Arafat may be softening his demand for a complete withdrawal from Palestinian-populated areas before the ballot. |