The United States was widely believed to favor Israel.

The Palestinians say American mediation favors Israel.

Such a solution, it is further argued, is not likely to favor Israel.

The "long-term economic realities" appear increasingly to favor Israel, not the Arabs, who, though far more numerous, are weaker today than they were in 1948.

At the time, the balanced statements were welcomed by Arab countries and the Palestinians, who were worried that the new President would favor Israel.

Their suspicions are fed constantly by a vibrant rumor mill that favors Israel as the culprit.

Washington is out of step with the world, but not simply or primarily because it favors Israel.

Protesters have accused the United States of favoring Israel in the recent Middle East violence.

But, Syrian officials said, both men left the impression that they had come here to promote peace settlements favoring Israel.

The letter was widely seen as a triumph for Sharon, since Bush's expectations seemed to favor Israel on two highly contentious issues.