51.   Rafowicz said Israeli forces entered the Palestinian section of Hebron in response to Palestinian gunfire.

52.   Settlers said they demonstrated against reopening the road, the scene of Palestinian gunfire and bombings against Israeli vehicles.

53.   Speaking after Friday prayers in the Gaza Strip, Arafat said he is making every effort to stop Palestinian gunfire.

54.   Speaking in Arabic after Friday prayers in Gaza, Arafat told reporters he is making every effort to stop Palestinian gunfire.

55.   Speaking in Arabic today after prayers in Gaza, Arafat told reporters he is making every effort to stop Palestinian gunfire.

56.   The army also reported Palestinian gunfire elsewhere in Gaza.

57.   The increased death toll reflects Palestinian gunfire and a heavier Israeli response, including machine guns, tanks and attack helicopters.

58.   The Israeli tanks and armored vehicles came under heavy Palestinian gunfire, and shot back with shells and machine guns, they added.

59.   The Israelis said the Palestinian gunfire was unprovoked.

60.   The Israelis said their sandbagged positions were hit with Palestinian gunfire, and called for a joint investigation.