41.  He has also proposed a union of Arab parties to include the Islamic Movement, a legal group which has militant leanings.

42.  He was prepared to hold such a meeting, either at a bilateral level or through a third Arab party, in any country other than Israel.

43.  In fact, the freeze left a trail of bitterness among all parties, apart from the two victorious minority Arab parties.

44.  Bahrain wants Arab parties to help resolve the dispute.

45.  But Christopher said he did not believe this part of the declaration would pose any problem with other Arab parties.

46.  But his suggestion was not welcomed with open arms by the established Arab political parties, who question his leadership claim.

47.  Cyprus had invited Israel and Arab parties in the peace process to meet on the East Mediterranean island, Michaelides said at a news conference with Peres.

48.  The talks with Lebanon, the remaining Arab party, depend much on those with Syria, the main power broker in Beirut.

49.  The unprecedented summit, aimed at saving the Middle East peace process, was the first to gather Israel and the three Arab parties with which it made peace.

50.  It will be the first time that Rabin has simultaneously met the leaders of all three Arab parties which have made peace with Israel.