1.  Despite the abhorrence of Palestinian tactics and the public's pro-Israeli stance, polls have found steady support for an independent Palestinian state.

2.  Despite the violence, there has been a pragmatic shift in Israeli public opinion in favor of a Palestinian state as a way to bring about peace.

3.  Do you see, Mr. President, and you, Prime Minister Barak, a Palestinian state at the end of this period of time?

4.  Does not that, too, point towards the basic need for Israel to aid the creation of a Palestinian state?

5.  Departing from its previous position, Prime Minister Shimon Peres's Labor Party approved an election platform on Thursday that does not rule out a Palestinian state.

6.  Despite the Likud vote, Bush administration officials Monday reaffirmed their support for a Palestinian state.

7.  During that meeting, the party _ in a move led by his rival Benjamin Netanyahu _ voted never to accept the creation of a Palestinian state.

8.  During the Camp David meeting last month, Arafat insisted that East Jerusalem must be the capital of a Palestinian state.

9.  During the Camp David meeting last month, Arafat stuck by his position that East Jerusalem must be the capital of a Palestinian state.

10.  Earlier this week, the first indications were that American Jewish groups would be strongly opposed to the administration's emerging initiative regarding a Palestinian state.