81. Israeli leaders tried Tuesday to calm growing political and public speculation about a hidden agenda for a total withdrawal from the Golan Heights saying nothing had been decided yet. 82. Israel has refused to commit itself to a total withdrawal from the Golan before obtaining a Syrian pledge of full peace, including open borders and diplomatic relations. 83. Israel wants to maintain security control over the city while the PLO demands a total withdrawal to allow elections to take place to a self-rule council. 84. A senior Israeli official said Friday that he supported a total Israeli withdrawal from the Golan. 85. A UN spokesman in Zagreb said UN forces were demanding the total withdrawal of Krajina Serbs from Bihac. 86. A senior Palestinian official signalled a compromise was possible, but insisted it must be part of an total withdrawal plan. 87. According to local media reports since last week, the upcoming package of restructuring measures will also include a total withdrawal from overseas operations. 88. Although he did not outline what the requirements were, they suggested a reference to possible concessions by Damascus in exchange for a total Israeli withdrawal from the heights. 89. Any decision on a total withdrawal would be made by the UN but states with soldiers in Bosnia could opt for a partial withdrawal. 90. But he added he would not be able to estimate total withdrawals until the close of business. |