| The Israeli and Palestinian prime ministers are due to meet later tonight to discuss further moves on the international peace plan known as the road map. The transfer of security responsibilities is the key item on the agenda. The meeting comes one day before security responsibilities in Bethlehem are due to be turned over to Palestinian forces, following Monday's partial withdrawal from Gaza. The two leaders are working towards restoring Palestinian control in areas now occupied by Israeli troops within two months. But Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will tell his Palestinian counterpart, Abu Mazen, he expects the Palestinian Authority to take tangible steps to dismantle terrorism. He will tell Abu Mazen Israel will not be content with a mere cease-fire. Mr Sharon is also expected to make more goodwill gestures such as the release of Palestinians in administrative detention. |