Shalom Wants EU to Have Authority, Not Just Observer Status 17:53 Nov 01, '05 / 29 Tishrei 5766 (IsraelNN.com) Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom announced that European Union overseers at the Rafiah Crossing in southern Gaza must have authority and not just be deployed in an observer status. Shalom insisted the EU monitors must have decision-making authority, including the ability to take action at the crossing should the need arise. Talks between Israel and the EU regarding the border crossing will be headed by Vice Premier Shimon Peres. Published: 15:59 November 01, 2005 Last Update: 17:53 November 01, 2005