What the papers say: Monday's front pages
Israel stepping up its offensive in Gaza and the death of Matthew Perry dominates the headlines in Monday's papers.
The Irish Times with the Israeli offensive reaching urban areas of Gaza. The front page also has a report that reveals Geriatricians say they will not co-operate with new Health Service Executive plans to medically assess older patients before transfer from hospital to a nursing home.
The Irish Examiner reveals extra anti-dereliction staff are needed as the state steps up efforts on derelict properties.
The Echo leads with concern as the homeless figures in Cork continues to rise.
The Irish Daily Mail lead with a report from two of their journalists who are on the Gaza strip border.
The Irish Daily Mirror and the Irish Daily Star both lead with tributes to Matthew Perry, who died at the age of 54.
The death of Friends star Matthew Perry dominates the papers at the start of the working week.
The Daily Mirror, The Sun and Metro all lead with tributes to the actor, who died on Saturday at the age of 54.
Monday's front page: Our best friend https://t.co/L4bpfhr8Sh#TomorrowsPapersToday #matthewperry pic.twitter.com/Lid3MOuKXg
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) October 29, 2023
On tomorrow's front page: Matthew Perry’s assistant made frantic 911 call after he had cardiac arresthttps://t.co/ZGSH1wINWq pic.twitter.com/Vo8ZmHyPy0
— The Sun (@TheSun) October 29, 2023
Tomorrow's Paper Today 📰
MATTHEW PERRY 1969-2023
🔴 We've lost a great friend#TomorrowsPaperToday pic.twitter.com/BlwbGo09IY— Metro (@MetroUK) October 29, 2023
Meanwhile, The Guardian and The Times report the UN has warned that civil order in Gaza is starting to break down.
The Guardian: UN says civil order in Gaza is starting to
break down #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/sviQcCCXhE— George Mann (@sgfmann) October 29, 2023
The Times: UN warning on Gaza as desperation takes hold #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/9VnRq5lco2
— George Mann (@sgfmann) October 29, 2023
The Financial Times reports Israeli forces are “gradually expanding” their ground assault against Hamas, while the Daily Express says the Middle East is “on a precipice”.
FT: Israeli forces ‘gradually expanding’ Gaza ground assault against Hamas #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/pOpKr7KLNp
— George Mann (@sgfmann) October 29, 2023
Front Page - Middle East on precipice#TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/MkaBtphbIZ pic.twitter.com/7TNkXIFeUV
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) October 29, 2023
Hamas has been accused of blocking the exit of foreign citizens trapped in Gaza, according to The Daily Telegraph.
📰The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Hamas blocks exit of foreign citizens'#TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletter⬇️https://t.co/x8AV4OoUh6 pic.twitter.com/SJOvfiG3qg— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) October 29, 2023
The Daily Mail carries first-hand accounts of the conflict.
Daily Mail: #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/x5CZ5jVhwA
— George Mann (@sgfmann) October 29, 2023
The Independent reports figures have shown that little more than 1% of those who complain of abuse are given a domestic violence protection order.
And the Daily Star says dogs can tell the time by smell.
Monday's front page: Farewell Chandler 💔#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/1Msr9XIWZi pic.twitter.com/fDVfs4QZNX
— Daily Star (@dailystar) October 29, 2023
