Tuesday’s newspapers are covering the latest developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Daily Mail drew attention to “chilling footage” released by Hamas of three Israeli women being held hostage in Gaza, which Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu condemned as “psychological torture”. The Guardian reported that Netanyahu has ruled out a ceasefire, instead emphasising that this is a “time for war”. The paper also noted that the joy at the rescue of an Israeli soldier from Gaza was “tempered” by the release of the Hamas video.
The dispute has also affected the world of technology, with The Times reporting that Foreign Office officials suggested excluding Netanyahu from a major AI summit taking place this week. Apparently, they were concerned that his appearance could distract from the summit due to the ongoing conflict. However, the foreign and science and technology secretaries strongly disagreed with the suggestion, and it was rejected.
The Israeli soldier rescued from Gaza, Ori Megidish, made the cover of several newspapers, with The Daily Telegraph suggesting that this was a much-needed victory for Netanyahu, who has faced criticism for launching a ground invasion of Gaza while Israeli hostages were still being held. Meanwhile, The i newspaper reported on the plight of doctors in Gaza, who reportedly have to amputate limbs due to a shortage of resources.
In other news, The Daily Mirror led with “explosive” WhatsApp messages released as part of the Covid inquiry. In these messages, Cabinet officials criticised Boris Johnson’s handling of the pandemic, with one accusing him of making the government look like a “tragic joke”. Finally, The Star reported on the discovery of an “infrared aurora” on Uranus, which scientists believe could help in the search for alien life
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