31.  But Palestinian political analysts have said he has been looking for some sort of high-profile political position.

32.  Hisham Ahmad, a Palestinian political analyst, said any accord seen as unjust to the refugees would never last.

33.  However, the Palestinians have won some degree of economic independence, said Samir Huleileh, a Palestinian economic analyst.

34.  Palestinian analyst Ghassan Khatib said that before the fighting broke out, he used to believe compromise was possible.

35.  Palestinian analysts and politicians agreed that establishing strong Palestinian institutions is the main challenge.

36.  Palestinian analysts criticize civilian killings.

37.  Yet, the vast majority of Palestinians want the confrontation to continue, said Palestinian political analyst Ghassan Khatib.

38.  But Palestinian political analyst Ali Jarbawi dismissed security reforms as a way to stop the violence.

39.  But Gaza-based Palestinian analyst Eyad Assaraj said he doubted Arafat move that would completely destabilize the region.

40.  Palestinian analysts agreed that whether the attack was an isolated incident or not, Sharon will seize the opportunity to further isolate Arafat.