U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell phoned Prime Minister Sharon last night, and briefed him on the American attack in Afghanistan. They also spoke about the ongoing warfare in Israel. Sharon told Powell that the Palestinian terrorism has not stopped, and that Israel is taking all necessary measures to protect its citizens. Powell then called Foreign Minister Shimon Peres, whose office later released a statement saying that Powell spoke in favor of continued Israeli-PA negotiations. Peres told Powell that the PA appears to be taking steps to stop the violence, but that these are not yet sufficient.