11.  Israeli warplanes overflew Syrian military positions in eastern Lebanon on Monday, drawing anti-aircraft fire, Lebanese security officials said.

12.  It was the second attack by Israel on Syrian positions in Lebanon since Sharon has been in office.

13.  Khaddam and Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa were in the United Arab Emirates to rally support for Syrian positions in the peace talks.

14.  The Arab diplomats here said the shuttle by Khaddam and al-Sharaa and the hoped-for summit are aimed at rallying Arabs behind the Syrian negotiating position.

15.  The Turkish leader stressed that Ankara will not tolerate the Syrian position for long.

16.  This month, Israeli warplanes overflew Syrian military positions in central and eastern Lebanon, drawing anti-aircraft fire.

17.  Witnesses said at least two missiles hit a Syrian position in the plain between the two main towns of Zahle and Baalbek.

18.  The two ministers briefed Saudi and Kuwaiti leaders on the Syrian position on the peace process with Israel, officials said.

19.  Shara was also very active on the sidelines of the Arab League meeting, holding a series of meetings to promote the Syrian position.