51.   The Palestinians are demanding the release instead of hundreds of so-called security prisoners, who were jailed for anti-Israel activity.

52.   The Palestinians have complained Israel is offering to free mostly criminals rather than security prisoners, and it was not clear whether the dispute has been resolved.

53.   The Palestinians said Israel breached its promises by offering to free mostly criminals rather than security prisoners.

54.   The remaining sticking points include a timetable for the release of Palestinian security prisoners and security arrangements for a Palestinian airport.

55.   The Shin Bet security service is usually responsible for interrogating security prisoners.

56.   Under military regulations Israel can hold such security prisoners without charge or trial for renewable period of six months.

57.   Under military regulations, Israel can hold such security prisoners without charge or trial for renewable period of six months.

58.   Vanunu asked to be placed in a cell with Palestinian security prisoners, a request Kahalani turned down.

59.   But the decision does not exclude other dissidents or security prisoners being included among the beneficiaries of the Liberation Day amnesty by President Tran Duc Luong.

60.   Israel also asked the Palestinian Authority to take charge of Palestinian criminals, not security prisoners, held by the Jewish state.