Israel’s defence of its plan to take control of Gaza City as global condemnation grows features prominently on Monday’s papers. The Guardian leads with a report that more people were killed by Israeli forces opening fire at a food distribution site over the weekend. The paper quotes the UN’s warning to Benjamin Netanyahu that his Gaza takeover plan will likely “trigger another calamity”.
The i Paper follows with Netanyahu’s defence of his plan to expand Israel’s offensive in Gaza City, saying it’s the “best way to end the war”. The paper says the Israeli PM has dismissed images of starving children in Gaza as “fake” and is threatening to sue the New York Times for its coverage.
The Times reports on Labour’s plans to “shake up driving rules” that would see drivers over 70 banned from the roads if they fail compulsory eye tests. The paper also quotes Scotland Yard saying it faced “entirely unrealistic” challenges in quelling the protests in support of Palestine Action.
The Daily Mirror says Prince Andrew is at “the point of no return”, as he believes “it may never be safe to return to the US” given the pressure for him to testify on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The Financial Times focuses on the latest developments in Ukraine ahead of Donald Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska this week. The paper says European leaders are pushing for the US to ratchet up sanctions pressure on Russia as they work to present a united front in their support for Ukraine.
The Daily Mail says 26,000 criminals in the UK have been released early, including hundreds who were given sentences of more than a decade. The Daily Express reports some asylum seekers arriving on small boats may be eligible for discounted “perks” originally aimed at helping low-income families.
The Sun reports some asylum seekers may be eligible for half-price e-bikes and discounts on activities such as renting motorised dinghies on lakes in country parks. The Daily Star’s Oasis inspired headline “Definitely manbaby” reports on a warning to Liam and Noel Gallagher “not to upset Trump” before their US tour.
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