1.   Asked what would happen if Arafat did not relent and instead continued arresting militants, Zbaidi curled one hand into a fist.

2.   There appears to be a limit, however, to how far Arafat can go in arresting militants, who draw thousands of supporters.

3.   Under the plan, the Palestinians would commit themselves to arresting militants, and Israel would stop attacks and end its policy of killing militant Palestinian leaders.

4.   Arafat arresting militants, but does he have clout to keep them in check?

5.   But he was also responsible for arresting militants involved in violence against Israel.

6.   He praised Musharraf for steps he has taken so far, including arresting militants and closing offices.

7.   He complained that instead of arresting militants, the Palestinian Authority has been freeing them.

8.   In light of the blast, Israel reiterated its demand that the Palestinian Authority work to prevent such violence by arresting militants suspected of involvement in attacks.

9.   In Washington, the White House endorsed Israeli demands on Arafat to continue arresting militants and keep them in prison.

10.   Israel accused the Palestinians of appeasing instead of arresting Islamic militants.