But behind the scenes, everyone is still asking: What is this Israeli move really about?

Palestinian leaders have yet to issue firm demands for an end to the violence that prompted the Israeli military moves.

He expressed deep disappointment over the latest Israeli move.

Palestinians reiterated their opposition to any unilateral Israeli moves.

But many of them say the Israeli moves do not go far enough.

Israeli moves are dictated in significant measure by the desire to drive three wedges through the Palestinian camp.

Despite these Israeli moves, each of the major militant groups quickly returned to conducting suicidal bombings or shooting attacks.

But he said any Israeli moves are conditional on Palestinian action against violence.

Palestinian officials insist, though, that their options depend partly on Israeli moves.

It is essential that the Bush administration propose ways to ease the potential negative consequences of the Israeli move.