1.   Thus far, Israel has been reluctant to pull back from points of friction before there is a complete cessation of all violence from the Palestinian side.

2.   Palestinian security officials insist they are trying to prevent attacks against Israeli targets, but say the complete cessation sought by Israel is unrealistic.

3.   At the same time, he appeared to link that to negotiations on a complete cessation of hostilities.

4.   First, he said, there must be a complete cessation of violence and incitement to attack Israel.

5.   First, Sharon said, there must be a complete cessation of violence and incitement to attack Israel.

6.   Israel has said such coordination and a complete cessation of violence are a prerequisite for renewing peace talks.

7.   Israel has said security coordination and a complete cessation of violence are a prerequisite for renewing peace talks.

8.   Israel has repeatedly called for a complete cessation of violence before negotiations can resume.

9.   Palestinian security officials insisted they were trying to prevent attacks against Israeli targets, but said the complete cessation sought by Israel is unrealistic.

10.   Sharon said there could be no negotiations with the complete cessation of violence, sparking an angry exchange between himself and Peres.