Knesset Chairman Reuven Rivlin is hosting US Ambassador Dan Shapiro in his office at this hour.
Rivlin related to the US demand for a ‘quiet construction freeze’ and said he was certain the ambassador knows his opinion on this. “I am deeply concerned about world opinion on the PA statehood bid, when in the past the world supported Israel as the sovereign Jewish state. If the PA state comes at the expense of the existence of the State of Israel, the Knesset will have what to say about this. The Americans are well aware of the opinions in Israel, as some may want peace now, while others seek a lasting peace for generations.
Rivlin showed the ambassador the neighborhood of Gilo from his office window, and stressed how important it was not to freeze construction.
Rivlin is expected to raise the Pollard issue, as well.