Two Israelis killed in Jerusalem, one by police fire, and two alleged Palestinian attackers slain day prior. Read more about Israelis kill four Palestinians on Christmas Eve 

Israeli occupation forces have killed six Palestinians since Saturday, including three in Hebron on Monday. Read more about Schoolgirl executed by Israeli soldiers 

Five Palestinians were killed on Tuesday as UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrived in effort to “ease tensions.” Read more about Israeli soldiers kill two teens in Hebron 

Prisoners who refuse food are placed in solitary confinement.  Read more about Israel denies water, fresh air to hunger strikers  

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon delisted refugee camp from tally of besieged areas in Syria. Read more about Yarmouk siege lifted on paper but still "hell" on the ground 

Lawmaker aboard seized ship compares Israeli bigots to US pro-Confederate extremists. Read more about Israel seizes Gaza-bound boat in "act of piracy" 

Palestinian lawmaker Basel Ghattas is among the activists taking part in the Freedom Flotilla III.  Read more about Swedish boat sets sail in bid to break Gaza blockade