CONDOLEEZZA RICE MEETS ISRAELI LEADERS

Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom and visiting American Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice hold a press conference after the first of her meetings with Israeli leaders July 21, 2005 in Jerusalem. Rice arrived for a two-day visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority aimed at demonstrating America's involvement on the eve of disengagement and strengthening efforts at coordination between Israel and the Palestinians. (UPI Photo/Yossi Zamir/Pool)