91.  The strike was a Palestinian show of strength, and it was effective, judging from the empty streets in Palestinian cities.

92.  There has been little violence since the Israeli troops moved back into these Palestinian cities in recent days.

93.  This prevents Palestinians not only from reaching Israel but also from moving between Palestinian cities and villages within the West Bank.

94.  They propose new settlements and extensive bypass roads that essentially could isolate Palestinian cities such as Nablus from Bethlehem and ruin any plans for a contiguous Palestinian state.

95.  This is nothing to scoff at since Israel is not upgrading the infrastructure in Palestinian cities in occupied areas these days.

96.  Three-quarters of the population of Amman was now of Palestinian origin, making it the largest Palestinian city.

97.  This weekend, Israel began withdrawing some tanks and troops it has positioned around Palestinian cities.

98.  Though it pulled out of Nablus itself, the Israeli army remained in Palestinian-controlled territory on the outskirts, as it did in other Palestinian cities.

99.  To reduce the risk, the United States, Japan and European countries are pumping economic aid into Palestinian cities.

100.  To that end, Israel on Saturday began relaxing its curfew in the West Bank and Gaza, and moved some tanks and troops away from Palestinian cities.