Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 3 Dec 2012

1. UK AND FRANCE CALL IN ISRAELI ENVOYS

Britain and France have both called in Israeli ambassadors to protest at the construction of 3,000 new homes in the Occupied Territories and East Jerusalem. The UK said the proposed construction casts doubt on Israel's stated commitment to achieving peace with the Palestinians.

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