Newspaper headlines: 'This must end now' and 'Rayner's secret plan'

On the front pages of various newspapers, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s condemnation of Israel’s bombing of Gaza takes center stage. The Daily Mirror displays a powerful headline demanding an end to the conflict, accompanied by a heartbreaking image of a malnourished infant from Gaza. Lammy’s plea to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to lift the blockade and allow aid to enter is highlighted as a crucial message.

The Guardian reports Lammy’s criticism of Israel’s rhetoric regarding Gaza as “repellent and monstrous”, leading to strained UK-Israel relations. Talks over a new trade deal have been suspended by Lammy as a response to the situation. Additionally, there is mention of delayed access to e-gates in the EU, with a timeline potentially stretching until 2026, following the recent EU-UK summit.

The Times features a headline detailing the UK’s preparations to impose sanctions on top Israeli officials involved in the Gaza conflict. Plans are being made in conjunction with other countries to target individuals such as Israel’s finance minister and defence minister. The paper also includes an interview with a primary school teacher, Leanne Lucas, a survivor of the Southport stabbings, advocating for a ban on pointed kitchen blades.

Condemnation of Israeli actions in Gaza continues on the front page of the i Paper, with the UK accusing Israel of “cruel and monstrous extremism”. Lammy’s warning of a “dark new phase” in the conflict is emphasized, shedding light on the gravity of the situation. The escalation of tensions between the UK and Israel over the Gaza crisis remains a focal point of the coverage across various newspapers

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