Colin Powell called on the Palestinians to halt the violence against Israel. In an interview on Egyptian television, the U.S. secretary of state said he understands that the intifada reflects the frustrations of the Palestinian people. But, he added, if the Palestinians halt the violence, “I am sure you will see a response from the Israeli side.”
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