1.   And far from the border closings imposed by Israel are the exhibit openings imposed by artists who shun khaki for leather and guns for glue sticks.

2.   Arafat is fighting allegations of corruption against his government, growing suspicion about stalled peace talks and a depressed economy caused by an Israeli border closing.

3.   As the deaths mounted and border closings tightened, the Palestinians stood united against Israel.

4.   For Palestinians, the effects of the clashes and border closing have been staggering.

5.   His solutions are high tariffs, protected industry and closing the border.

6.   Israeli border closings imposed after suicide bombings in Israel have added to already high unemployment, barring many young Palestinians from reaching jobs.

7.   Israel will reopen the Gaza airport, end the border closings, and withdraw forces now stationed at the edge of Palestinian territories, according to the agreement.

8.   Owing to a series of terrorist attacks, the Israelis imposed frequent border closings, denied many work permits and tightened security at checkpoints.

9.   Secretary of State Warren Christopher helped broker a modest relaxation of the border closing.

10.   Secretary of State Warren Christopher helped broker a modest relaxation of the border closing, which began Friday, allowing in shipments of construction materials and cut flowers.