4 Israelis Shot Dead by Hamas Terrorists in West Bank

In response to Tuesday night's shooting attack which killed four Israelis near Kiryat Arba, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said, "Israel will not allow terrorists to lift their heads and will exact a price from the murderers and those who sent them." Barak added that the attack "is likely an attempt by the low-life terrorists to prevent the diplomatic process and to hurt the chances of the talks opening in Washington." Hamas military wing spokesman Abu Obeida told The Associated Press late Tuesday that Hamas carried out the attack.