Some alleged that the security forces helped the bombers by removing checkpoints.

The government said it would begin removing checkpoints that limit travel between the tiny former Soviet republic and its eastern province, Trans-Dnestr, which is controlled by pro-Russian separatists.

Her remarks came on a day of increased tension between the United States and the Iraqi government, led by Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, after his insistence that the American Army remove checkpoints set up around Baghdad neighborhoods that are Shiite militant strongholds.

Palestinians say Israel must now do more, and removing checkpoints is near the top of their list.

It should take steps to restore normalcy to the lives of the Palestinian people by easing closures and removing checkpoints.

To achieve this support, they need Israel to remove settlement outposts and checkpoints, release prisoners in significant numbers and withdraw the Israeli Defense Forces from West Bank cities and towns.

Israel including steps like removing specific checkpoints in the West Bank and deploying better-trained Palestinian forces to try to halt the firing of rockets into Israel from Gaza and the smuggling of weapons, explosives and people into Gaza from Egypt.

The Israelis have withdrawn troops from several areas, increased the number of work permits for Palestinians, removed roadblocks and checkpoints and promised to release hundreds of prisoners, including some associated with the radical groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Israeli security officials say they cannot remove checkpoints or tear down walls like the one here until they are sure the Palestinian leadership is stopping suicide bombers.

To remove checkpoints, ease the economy, dismantle illegal outposts, freeze settlements, help Abu Mazen rebuild the security forces?