continuian authority. israel incensed over the slow pace of the negotiations resc d rescinded its promise to release a fourth batch much pows. palestinian responded by taking steps to statehood. it became a nonmember observer state at the united nations two years ago. full membership is its goal. mr. kerry struggling to be the states man who rescued the middle east dangled the possibility of releasing john than po jonathan pollard, convicted american spy. pollard is a former u.s. navy research analyst who sold a treasure trove of secrets to iz