51.   A key demand of the Palestinians is that traditionally Arab East Jerusalem will be the capital of a future Palestinian state.

52.   A majority even accepts the eventuality of a Palestinian state, although most do not cherish the thought.

53.   A principal demand of the Palestinian side is that Jerusalem must be the capital of a Palestinian state.

54.   A recent poll found that three out of four Americans backed the idea of a Palestinian state.

55.   A significant number of Jews continue to oppose a Palestinian state.

56.   A year later Peled was elected to parliament as a member of the Progressive Party for Peace, which advocated an independent Palestinian state.

57.   According to an Israeli newspaper, details include a Palestinian state, a withdrawal from all of Gaza and a dismantling of Israeli settlements there.

58.   Acceptance of a Palestinian state is soothing, but people want to see progress on the ground, and much more pressure on Israel.

59.   Advocates and critics alike say they are the single largest obstacle to creation of a viable Palestinian state.

60.   After elections, Bush promised international support for a provisional Palestinian state until a final negotiated peace settlement can be achieved.