71.   The day before, the militant Hamas group issued an unusual appeal, calling on children not to try to infiltrate Jewish settlements.

72.   The group has issued Turkish nationalist statements in the past and claimed responsibility for a number of minor bomb attacks.

73.   The group issued no immediate comment Monday.

74.   The group later issued a statement denying Khadr was involved in the bombing.

75.   The group issued a statement denying any link to terrorist activities.

76.   The group issued an open letter to the president but did not refer specifically to his proposals.

77.   The group also issued specific guidelines to help local congregations and religious organizations foster racial justice.

78.   The group had issued a warning of attacks, printed in Al-Hayat, several days before the embassy bombings.

79.   The group has issued a manifesto calling for democracy and social justice in Mexico.

80.   The group issued a statement within hours denying involvement.