The Independent leads on the ceasefire deal between Israel and Gaza – which is said to be almost finalised. There is a large image from the LA fires as the headline notes the death toll has risen and incoming high winds could spread them further. The top of the paper reports a former actress has branded Harry and Meghan ‘disaster tourists’ after they visited an area affected by the fires.
Israel and Gaza on brink of peace
Talks between Israel and Hamas are being held today in Qatar to finalise a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza.
On Monday night, president-elect Donald Trump described a possible ceasefire as being “very close.”
“I understand … there’s been a handshake and they are getting it finished – and maybe by the end of the week,” Trump told the American cable channel Newsmax Monday night.