单选题 What was considered as a big surprise according to the report?

A、 The cease-fire between the Israeli government and the Palestine Authority has held for almost two weeks.
B、 Israeli0fficials opposed to the idea of any significant foreign presence examining the violence~
C、 Secretary Powell had met with Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Ararat.
D、 The United States agrees there is a need for international observers.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】根据“but the switch in the United Stares' position-saying now that international help is necessary，was a big surprise。”判断，选项D符合题意。