The ISA (Israel Security Agency � Shin Bet) is opposed to talks of diminishing its presence in areas under total PA (Palestinian Authority) autonomous control, designated as �Areas A� under the Oslo Agreements. According to a Haaretz report, this is one of the items being discussed in secretive talks between Israel and the PA. The ISA expressed its opposition to such a reality in a document presented to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Moshe Ya�alon and other unmentioned senior officials.

Haaretz quotes senior Jerusalem officials as the source for the report, adding the ISA fears such a move would limit the agency�s movements and ability to combat terror in those areas.

Haaretz reports on Monday 10 Nissan that PA reports state the sides met in secret as recently as Sunday, 9 Nissan. The report adds that the negotiating teams include Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories Major-General Yoav Mordechai & Central District Commander Major-General Roni Numa. The PA team includes Civilian Affairs Minister Hussein a-Sheikh and Palestinian intelligence chief Majid Faraj.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)