31.  An Israeli defense source, speaking anonymously, confirmed the army believed snipers fired on its troops.

32.  An Israeli newspaper, meanwhile, quoted the Israeli defense minister as saying it might be time to walk away from the understanding.

33.  An Israeli defense spokesman confirmed the attack and said pilots reported accurate hits.

34.  An Israeli defense source, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the army believed snipers fired on its troops.

35.  An Israeli defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said on Saturday that Israel had been approached on the matter by Jordan and was considering its response.

36.  Army radio said the Israeli defense official were concerned that the move would lead to further suicide bombing attacks and was closely watching developments.

37.  Attacks on Israel after it withdraws from Lebanon could lead to war between Israel and Syria, a senior Israeli defense official warned Sunday.

38.  Ben-Eliezer, the Israeli defense minister, promptly rebuked Mofaz.

39.  Ben-Eliezer, the Israeli defense minister, said troops attacked an area from which mortar shells were repeatedly fired at Jewish settlements.

40.  Breaking through the hitherto solid Israeli defense Vlaovic also scored with a chip over the sprawling keeper.