1.   But the gesture was interpreted in Aceh as halfhearted.

2.   Troopers at observation posts along the border were forbidden from even pointing a finger at distant enemy observation posts, lest the gesture be interpreted as aiming a weapon.

3.   Washington has interpreted the gesture to mean that the Bosnians do not want an immediate lifting of the arms embargo.

4.   The gesture was interpreted as a step towards to peace on the island.