Israel's hardline opposition leader Ariel Sharon angers Palestinians by visiting a Jerusalem shrine sacred to Jews and Muslims. Dozens of police and several Palestinians are injured in the riots that follow. Six Palestinians are killed and close to 200 wounded in clashes at the shrine, known as Temple Mount to Jews and Noble Sanctuary to Muslims.
Clashes erupt in West Bank and Gaza strip.
Ceasefire is agreed but soon collapses. Twelve are killed, including an Israeli border policeman who bleeds to death as Palestinian gunmen keep medics away. Israeli Arabs protest in solidarity with the Palestinians and Israelis are barred from travel in the Palestinian territories. A ceasefire is reported but the fighting continues. Six are killed.