(IsraelNN.com) Speaking with US Secretary of State Colin Powell, Foreign Minister Silvan explained Israel objects to an Egyptian proposal of another hudna ceasefire with the PA.



In their meeting which took place in Washington, Shalom clarified Israel’s position, objecting to any ceasefire with the PA. Shalom explained that a ceasefire would be temporary at best and it permits terrorists to restock and recover from ongoing IDF counter-terror efforts, leading to renewed vigorous fighting following the ceasefire period.