One is an Israeli proposal for speeding up the peace talks in the hope of achieving a final settlement within the next six months.

Syria rejected the offer and was likely to turn down Israeli proposals for a joint military commission to draft security arrangements for the heights.

But he refused to say if he was bringing any new Israeli proposal to Damascus.

The points flesh out the Israeli proposal, with provisions like guarantees of free speech and international monitoring.

"Second, they see an opportunity in the Israeli proposals and they do not want to miss the boat."

The Israeli proposal appeared to meet most of his earlier demands, but Mr. Arafat held out for more.

He was more resistant to Israeli proposals than King Fahd.

Until they do, we will be negotiating about either Israeli proposals or third-party suggestions.

The Israeli proposals fall far short of the Palestinians' desire for a 180-member parliament with full legislative powers.

The Israeli proposal would have permitted just 200 Palestinians to return home each day.