Today’s news summary – Paper Talk – Middle East war resumes & royal drama

Sunday’s newspapers lead on the latest from the Middle East and the tabloids continue their coverage of the latest royal gossip. 

Middle East war resumes

The Observer says Israeli politicians and generals believe that taking out the top Hamas commanders will give the “best chance” of “forcing the collapse” of the organisation in Gaza. The paper says critics believe the strategy will do little to reduce the high cost of civilian lives in the campaign so far. 

The Sunday Express looks at Israel resuming its offensive in Gaza. The paper says “hell on Earth has returned” and Israeli sources warn that it could be another year before Hamas is dismantled. 

Covid inquiry 

The Sunday Telegraph reports Labour Sir Keir Starmer has launched what the paper calls an “explicit appeal” to Tory voters to switch to Labour by praising Maggie Thatcher. 

The Observer reports on relatives who lost loved ones during the Covid pandemic. The paper says they are planning to greet Boris Johnson as he arrives to give evidence at the Covid inquiry this week with photographs of people who died. 

The Express says the former PM is set to defend his record when he appears before the inquiry. 

Royal scandals 

The Sunday Mirror reports that the royals are united and plan to “rise above” the race row since the publication of the book Endgame. 

The Sunday Telegraph says there will be high-level discussions this week between the royal households.  

The Sunday Times says one of Prince Harry’s oldest friends – and the godfather to his son Archie, has not invited Harry to his wedding due to the ongoing family feud. 

The Mail on Sunday calls it a “shock snub”. The paper goes on to say the Duke of Westminster wants to avoid “drama”.