71.   Tough Israeli retaliation was expected, but Israeli commentators said they believed Israel would stop short of expelling Arafat.

72.   His contention for the number two spot surprised Israeli political commentators.

73.   Israeli commentators speculated the army would do as much damage as possible before he arrives.

74.   Israeli commentators were quick to see a putsch in the making in Likud and suggested the rivalry could doom any hopes of an election victory.

75.   Israeli commentators believe Netanyahu has softened his approach to the Palestinian issue in the past few months to attract floating voters.

76.   Israeli commentators were virtually unanimous in taking a downbeat view of the Syrian peace process Sunday.

77.   According to Israeli political commentators, the fact that Netanyahu will not be requestioned suggests that he will not be indicted.

78.   Israeli commentators called it a propaganda victory for Arafat, until recently in the diplomatic doghouse for failing to prevent attacks on Israel this months.

79.   Israeli commentators have hinted that Mrs. Rabin may be asked by her supporters to follow her husband into politics.

80.   Israeli political commentators all declared the contest a tie.