WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of the daily press briefing:

INDEX:

ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS

Secretary Rice's Meeting with Israeli Defense Minster Barak

Discussed Issues Relating to the Roadmap Implementation

Continuing Settlement Activities Is a Problem / Roadmap Obligations

Upcoming Bilaterals and Trilaterals with Mr. Queria and Foreign Minister Livni