Palestinian Minister of Affairs of Prisoners of War Eisa Karaki has urged Washington to tell Israel to immediately release 2000 Palestinian POWs notably those who were detained before Oslo Accord of 1994 so as to prove Israel's credibility and keenness to pursue serious and genuine negotiations with the Palestinian people. "Moreover, Washington should tell Israel to freeze all settlements in Al-Quds," he added. He pointed out that Israel is still detaining thousands of Palestinians and arresting others on a daily basis.