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The attacks by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel continue to dominate the front pages. The Â鶹ԼÅÄ has come under criticism for referring to Hamas as militants rather than terrorists - a position explained by the Â鶹ԼÅÄ's World Affairs Editor, John Simpson.

The events in Israel and Gaza are once again the main focus. Israel's new coalition government is preparing to invade Gaza as "early as next week".

"Israel steps up blitz on Gaza," says the Sun. 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."

civilians in Israel who say normal life is "on hold" as they ready themselves for more loss. One woman describes how her son and daughter, aged 10 and six, do not want to shower because the air raid sirens give only a 90-second warning to reach a shelter, and they fear they might not make it in time.

on how people's everyday lives have changed in Israel since the attack by Hamas on Saturday. It says the streets are deserted and "fear and uncertainty" have taken over.

Many of the papers also reflect on the situation in Gaza. 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. residents in Gaza are braced for further violence, and that the health system is close to collapse.

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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.

An anonymous senior Crown Court judge is quoted as saying they have been told it is a "short term measure", but that nobody seems certain what that means. reports that the plans have sparked fury among some campaign groups. Sources at the Ministry of Justice have told the Daily Telegraph that no final decisions on contingency measures have been made.

and the Guardian both highlight the huge rise in demand for allotments in England. According to figures obtained by Greenpeace, through freedom of information requests, the waiting list is at a 12-year high. The local authority with the longest waiting list is Bristol.

Human rights in Saudi Arabia prompted Sir Rod Stewart to turn down a huge deal to perform there, .

In particular, the 78-year-old highlighted the discrimination faced by women and the LGBTQ community. Sir Rod is quoted as saying he wanted to "shine a light on the injustices there and ignite positive change".

And according to the Guardian, what it describes as one of British cinema's "most quotable comedies" - Withnail and I - is heading to the stage.

It is being adapted by Bruce Robinson, who wrote and directed the film, which was released in 1987. it is "bizarre" to return to the story after so many years. The play will have its premiere at the Birmingham Rep next May.