DARYN KAGAN, CNN ANCHOR: In Washington, D.C., Israeli and Palestinian negotiators are considering new proposals aimed at a peace agreement. But back in the Middle East, a West Bank town is reeling from a suicide bombing today. Let's get the latest on that from our Jerusalem bureau chief, Mike Hanna, joining us with the latest from Jerusalem -- Mike.</s>MIKE HANNA, CNN JERUSALEM BUREAU CHIEF: Well, Daryn, violence and confrontation in several parts of the region in the course of this day, the most serious in the West Bank town of Hebron, where there were ongoing gun battles between Israeli forces and Palestinians. The battles continued for a long period of time. And Palestinian sources say that at least one Palestinian was killed in this engagement, the Palestinian, they say, taking part in a demonstration. And the Red Crescent says that as many as 80 Palestinians have been injured. Other deaths occurring in the Gaza Strip in separate clashes happening there, and also in the West Bank area where, in the Jordan Valley, three Israeli soldiers were wounded in what Israeli police say was a suicide bombing. Israeli police say that a Palestinian wearing an explosive device, or carrying an explosive device, detonated it in a roadside restaurant near a Jewish settlement in the area. He was killed and, as I said, three Israeli soldiers were wounded, taken to the Hifa hospital where they are receiving treatment. These incidents of violence placing strain on the political leaders, increasing public discontent with the talks taking place in Washington. But at this stage, the leaders on both sides appear intent to stand firm in their support of the negotiations, apparently not prepared to let events on the ground dictate the process. I'm Mike Hanna, CNN, reporting live from Jerusalem.</s>KAGAN: Mike, thank you very much.
Crisis in the Middle East: West Bank Town Reeling From Suicide Bombing