21.  Police accuse the rebels of attacking to try to provoke a harsh response that could prompt world leaders to order military strikes.

22.  A unilateral declaration of statehood would be sure to bring a harsh response from Israel, including annexation of parts of the West Bank.

23.  Anti-government demonstrations are illegal in Indonesia and often result in a harsh response by the authorities.

24.  Barak has promised a harsh response to attacks after the withdrawal -- a prospect that does not reassure Rubinski, regardless of whether other countries would support Israeli retaliation.

25.  Cuban dissidents in Havana are worried that a harsh U.S. response to the downing of two U.S. civilian aircraft off the Cuban coast will hurt their campaign for democracy.

26.  In both cases, Netanyahu favored a harsh response, while Barak opposed it, Maariv said.

27.  Israeli military sources said senior commanders would urge a harsh response.

28.  Junta officials have threatened that any violence will meet a harsh response.

29.  Sharif said Israeli incursions would draw a harsh Palestinian response.

30.  Some OAS nations including the United States wanted a harsh response to Peru, possibly sanctions, which must be recommended by the foreign ministers.