Britain and other European members on the United Nations Security Council call on Israel to halt plans to build in East Jerusalem. A Jordanian soldier kills seven Israeli schoolgirls after firing at a bus party visiting a site on the Jordan river known as the Island of Peace. Army alert as court refuses to halt building of Israeli homes. Middle East crisis deepens as Palestinian leaders turn down an Israeli offer of fast-track talks. Hamas primes 'martyrs' for suicide blitz.
Palestinian police contain outbreaks of violence as unrest spreads across the West Bank.
Four Palestinians killed in a spate of incidents, including what Israel said was a failed double suicide bombing against Jews. Three Palestinians die and nearly 100 are injured as violence erupts in the West bank town of Hebron. The clashes start after a Palestinian is shot dead - reportedly by a Jewish student. Rioting breaks out again in Hebron as the Israeli army braced itself for fresh attacks, this time on Jewish settlers. Palestinian leaders urge USA to involve Europe in an effort to put the Middle East peace initiative back on track.