1. Why did hundreds of Palestinians attack Israeli police in East Jerusalem yesterday?

2. a) How did Israeli police respond to stone throwing and tire/trash can burning by Palestinians?
b) Do you think this is the most appropriate response? (If you were a police officer, how would you respond to an angry crowd hurling stones at you?)

3. What are Hamas leaders accusing Israel of doing to their al-Aqsa mosque?

4. How has Israel responded to this accusation?

5. Contrast the U.S. government's response to Israel's plan to build apartments near East Jerusalem with the U.S. government's response to Hamas' call on Palestinians to act out a day of rage against Israel's synagogue renovation.