2 Israelis Reportedly Slain Near Bethlehem
From Times Wire Reports
Two Israelis were killed in a shooting near the West Bank town of Bethlehem, which Israeli troops turned over to Palestinian security forces several weeks ago, rescue services said.
Shots were fired from a vehicle as it passed an army checkpoint where the two Israelis were standing, Army Radio reported. The attack followed by hours a statement by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who said he would meet soon with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Ahmed Korei.
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