United Nations ? Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres’ office said Tuesday that the government had rejected a Palestinian cease-fire proposal during a meeting at U.N. headquarters.

The proposal by Palestinian Cabinet Minister Nabil Shaath called for an end to Palestinian attacks against Israeli civilians in a first phase and an end to all attacks in the second. Peres’ office said the plan was unacceptable because it would allow attacks on those not classified as civilians during its first phase. That was taken to mean Jewish settlers and soldiers.

Shaath said the cease-fire also calls for an Israeli commitment to stop killing suspected Palestinian militants and destroying houses.