31.   An Israeli source, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the meeting between Barak and Abu Mazen took place, but would not give details.

32.   An Israeli military source said only that the soldiers fired on two armed Palestinians.

33.   An Israeli military source told The Associated Press in Israel that on Sunday Rabin considered a major punitive strike, but the plan was dropped.

34.   An Israeli source said the Americans even hinted a meeting between Netanyahu and President Clinton next week was linked to his meeting Arafat.

35.   An Israeli source said the Americans had hinted that a meeting between Netanyahu and President Clinton next week was linked to Netanyahu holding talks with Arafat.

36.   An Israeli source, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the meeting between Barak and Abbas took place, but would not give details.

37.   An Israeli source, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the switch is being made.

38.   And even some Israeli sources admitted the snipers may have been acting independently.

39.   An Israeli official source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Israeli army believes the explosion was not caused by a bomb.

40.   An Israeli source present at the meeting confirmed the radio report.