1.   But Palestinians warned that the fighting could only stop if Israel eased military blockades in the West Bank and Gaza Strip that prevent Palestinians from moving between towns.

2.   In the West Bank, the army eased its blockade of Bethlehem in what it called a gesture for the Christmas season.

3.   Israel on Wednesday eased its blockade of the Gaza Strip, which it had imposed on Monday after a Jewish settler was killed by Palestinians.

4.   They did, however, ease the blockade around Bethlehem as a seasonal gesture.

5.   Tuesday, Israel wisely began easing the blockade, which had drawn domestic and international criticism.

6.   As diplomatic efforts continued, Israeli troops were easing a blockade in the Gaza Strip.

7.   At their meeting Friday, Israel said it would begin easing its blockade of Palestinian towns.

8.   But analysts say China is unlikely to ease its blockade on Taiwan until after the emergence of a new leadership succeeding the ailing patriarch Deng Xiaoping.

9.   Easing the blockade on Bosnia could also ease the embargo on Croatia, which might get hold of shipments marked for Bosnia.

10.   Easing the blockade on Bosnia will also ease the embargo on Croatia, which might get hold of shipments marked for Bosnia.