Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Aharon Ze'evi warned Sunday that terrorist organizations are trying to abduct Israeli citizens, local Ha'aretz daily reported.

Ze'evi told a Knesset (parliament) committee that the move is part of an effort to boost support for Palestinian militant organizations that has been waning ever since Israel's pullout from Gaza.

"Terror organizations are constantly trying to carry out attacks against Israeli targets, including kidnapping Israeli civilians," Ze'evi was quoted as saying.

According to the report, Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz will recommend on Sunday to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon that defense equipment be transferred to the Palestinian National Authority (PNA), based on a list prepared by the Americans.

He will also suggest speeding up talks on operating the Rafah and other Gaza border crossings.

However, Mofaz objects to transferring additional West Bank cities to Palestinian control and providing the PNA with weapons, said the daily.

Source: Xinhua