61.  Parallel negotiations on security arrangements for the Jewish areas of the city still faced serious difficulties, officials from all sides said.

62.  Tensions have been rising steadily in the West Bank and Hebron, where three firebombs were thrown at Jewish areas on Sunday.

63.  The Jewish areas on Thursday were a stark contrast to the Palestinian side of the city, with virtually no settlers out on the streets.

64.  The limits are designed to prevent sniper attacks on the Jewish area.

65.  The plan would also reportedly boost the number of troops present in Jewish areas in the city and spread the redeployment out over a longer period than previously foreseen.