IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Sha’ul Mofaz departed last night for a seven-day working visit to the U.S. He will meet with American military leaders, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, and others, and will take part in a number of events organized by American Jewry leaders and representatives. In addition, Prime Minister Sharon, who returned yesterday from a four-day visit to the U.S., will leave next Thursday for two days of talks in Berlin and Paris.