Two killed as Middle East ceasefire threatens to collapse
An Israeli and a Palestinian have been killed in continuing Middle East violence.
Each side blamed the other for violating a wobbly week-old US-sponsored ceasefire.
The incidents underlined the danger the ceasefire might collapse at any moment.
The Israeli military has counted dozens of Palestinian attacks in the last week and Palestinians say Israeli soldiers continue firing, ignoring their obligation to remove roadblocks and restrictions.
After Israel's security cabinet issued a statement grudgingly agreeing to follow the truce plan, an Israeli motorist was shot and killed in a Palestinian attack in the West Bank.
A Palestinian was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers at a roadblock near the West Bank town of Ramallah, Israeli media and Palestinian security officials said.
Radio reports said the Palestinian approached the roadblock in a suspicious way and soldiers opened fire. The military confirmed a Palestinian was shot.
The incidents took place as security commanders met to discuss implementation of the truce, negotiated last week by CIA director George Tenet.
Israel said it would present a plan for redeploying its soldiers in the West Bank and Gaza at the meeting, but would carry it out only if the Palestinian attacks stop.
