Hamas threaten ceasefire as militants killed by Israelis

THE Palestinian terror group Hamas last night threatened to tear up asix- week-old ceasefire deal after two of its leaders' bombmakers were killed during an Israeli raid in the West Bank.

A 20-year-old Israeli soldier was also killed during the fierce battle in the Askar refugee camp near Nablus.

Hamas official Ismail Abu Shanab said the Israeli incursion violated the ceasefire. "The Israelis should bear responsibility for this attack and all of its consequences," he said.