61.   But Israeli forces continued to occupy the major cities of Bethlehem, Nablus, Ramallah and Jenin.

62.   But Israeli forces seemed to think that he was the bomber.

63.   But Israeli forces were seen massing outside Jenin on Monday afternoon, suggesting that an assault was imminent.

64.   But it was already clear that scores, possibly hundreds, of houses had been leveled by Israeli forces.

65.   But Palestinian officials accused Israeli forces of trying to storm the Church of the Nativity, built over the traditional birthplace of Jesus.

66.   But the core of the coming talks are plans for Palestinian elections throughout the territories and a companion withdrawal of Israeli forces from West Bank cities and towns.

67.   But the commander of Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip said that more military action could be expected.

68.   But the fighting intensified here, as Israeli forces inched forward, tightening their net around the Palestinians.

69.   But the group said it had found no evidence that Israeli forces removed bodies from the camp or buried them in mass graves.

70.   But Sharon gave no timetable for the withdrawal, and Israeli forces punched deeper into Palestinian territory Saturday.