United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says she plans to pressure Israel to continue removing checkpoints in Judea and Samaria. In a conversation with journalists held on Saturday, Rice said she would discuss the checkpoints with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
In addition, she said, she plans to investigate the “facts on the ground” to see whether or not Palestinian Authority Arabs are experiencing improved conditions following the removal of several checkpoints. Several checkpoints and dozens of roadblocks in Judea and Samaria have already been removed despite misgivings from some security officials.
In addition, she said, she plans to investigate the “facts on the ground” to see whether or not Palestinian Authority Arabs are experiencing improved conditions following the removal of several checkpoints. Several checkpoints and dozens of roadblocks in Judea and Samaria have already been removed despite misgivings from some security officials.