11.  As of Wednesday, gunmen apparently extended the extrajudicial slayings to a senior Palestinian official, Hisham Mikki, who was notorious in Gaza for his alleged corruption.

12.  As the Israeli police kept to the edges, Palestinian officials directed the crowds in what Israelis called a singular moment of security cooperation in these tense times.

13.  As the Israeli police kept to the edges, Palestinian officials directed the crowds in what Israelis called a singular moment of security cooperation during these tense times.

14.  As the investigation continued, Palestinian officials renewed their charges that Palestinians were being unfairly and collectively punished for a terrorist action beyond their control.

15.  At the same time, some Palestinian officials said they sawages in the resumption of the Israeli-Syrian talks.

16.  Barghouti has denied the accusation and Palestinian officials say the documents are being wrongly portrayed.

17.  Barak reportedly decided not to attend the meeting because Palestinian officials had been critical of the Clinton plan.

18.  Before Arafat entered the sitting room, Palestinian officials made polite chat with the Israelis.

19.  Before the reception marking the event, some Palestinian officials announced their intention to attend.

20.  Ben-Eliezer said that Arafat is surrounded by Palestinian officials who are more flexible and pragmatic than him.