71.   However, on Sunday, the Palestinians appeared to be softening their position.

72.   However, the Palestinians softened their position after a Blair-Arafat meeting in Gaza City.

73.   However Netanyahu reportedly softened his positions recently, saying in a message to the Syrians that he was willing to take past understandings into account.

74.   However, in an apparent bid to restart the talks, Netanyahu somewhat softened his position, the Yediot Ahronot newspaper reported.

75.   If Netanyahu softens his position to appease the Americans, his right-wing coalition is likely to fall apart within a week.

76.   However, the Palestinians appeared to be softening their position after a Blair-Arafat meeting in Gaza City.

77.   In agreeing to hold talks with Arafat on how to approach future negotiations with Israel, they appeared to signal that they have softened their position.

78.   In an interview with a German news magazine, Mordechai also hinted that his government had softened its position on a troop withdrawal from the Golan.

79.   In an interview with a German news magazine, Mordechai also hinted that his government had softened its position on a troop withdrawal in the Golan.

80.   In recent weeks, he has softened his position, saying he was weighing his options.