41.   In recent days, Israeli troops had withdrawn from positions in Palestinian-controlled territory near the West Bank towns of Hebron and Ramallah and in the Gaza Strip.

42.   In recent weeks Israeli troops withdrew from most of the West Bank city of Hebron.

43.   In the next few months, Israeli troops will withdraw from Arab cities and towns and Palestinian self-rule will be extended in the West Bank.

44.   Israel continued its offensive in the West Bank despite U.S. and U.N. demands that troops withdraw.

45.   Israeli troops withdrew from Ramallah and the neighboring town of El Bireh on Wednesday.

46.   Israeli troops have withdrawn from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank town of Jericho and allowed Arafat to establish self-rule enclaves.

47.   Israeli troops withdrew from most of the West Bank city of Hebron, the last West Bank city under Israeli control, last month.

48.   Israel said the troops withdrew once the sweeps were completed.

49.   Israeli troops will withdraw completely from the main Palestinian population centers, beginning in about two weeks.

50.   Israeli troops withdrew from most of the West Bank city of Hebron and Palestinians promised to fight terrorism.