He pleaded that all these allies and leaders had pledged not to leave the place until Muhammad and his companions were utterly destroyed.

The allies also pledged to take measures to provide increased security for American forces on their territories and enhance intelligence sharing.

The American contribution forms the bulk of more than 400 aircraft that NATO's 16 allies have pledged to use, if military action is needed.

The allies also pledged to seek a United Nations Security Council resolution to demand the withdrawal of Serbian forces.

On Tuesday, Paul D. Wolfowitz, the deputy defense secretary, said allies had so far pledged only $2 billion.

Until then, the allies have pledged continued resolve to keep up the bombing, and heaped scorn on the Yugoslav leader for going back on his word.

The dollar plunged to new lows against the Japanese yen yesterday, just one day after the United States and its economic allies had pledged to stabilize currency rates.

Threatening Israelis with a gang-up conference, especially with its only ally already pledged to strip it of defensive depth, will stiffen already stiff necks.

Instead, the Western allies pledged a stronger relief effort, now backed with United Nations troops.

The allies have pledged to contribute $53.5 billion through the end of March, and Mr. Darman said that might cover most if not all of the expense.