Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Paper Talk: Full-scale invasion of Gaza expected next week
The growing crisis in Israel and Gaza continues to dominate the UK newspapers. Israel formed a coalition government and is expected to invade Gaza soon.
Israel-Hamas
The Times says the new Israeli government is preparing to invade Gaza as “early as next week.”
The Sun says “Israel steps up blitz on Gaza.” The Daily Mirror says Israel and Hamas “trade blows” as the world “holds its breath” ahead of an “all-out attack”. The paper’s front page headline is “Death and more death.”
The Guardian has spoken to civilians in Israel who say normal life is “on hold” as they ready themselves for more loss. The paper says the country is preparing for a “major operation” against Hamas in Gaza.
The FT also reports on how daily life for ordinary people has changed since the Hamas attack on Saturday. It says the streets are deserted and “fear and uncertainty” have taken over.
Gaza humanitarian crisis
Many of the morning’s papers reflect on the situation in Gaza, as hundreds of people are confirmed dead following Israeli air strikes. The last power station in Gaza has run out of fuel and hospitals only have a few days worth of energy left. Israel has cut off water and food supplies, but there are conversations involving the international community discussing a corridor for humanitarian aid.
The Daily Mail says officials there have warned the territory is facing a “humanitarian crisis” as Israel’s blockade resulted in its only power plant running out of fuel. The Daily Telegraph says residents in Gaza are braced for further violence, and that the health system is close to collapse.
Criminals could avoid jail
Away from the Middle East crisis, the Times reports that convicted criminals could avoid jail from next week as prisons are full. The paper says Lord Edis, the senior presiding judge in England and Wales, has said that from Monday the sentencing of criminals who are currently on bail should be delayed.
The Daily Express reports the plans have received backlash from campaign groups but sources at the MoJ have told the Telegraph no final decisions on contingency measures have been made.
