The Times and Telegraph both report that the three Gaza rockets which hit southern Israel on Wednesday night were fired by a group loyal to ISIS. The Telegraph in particular highlights that the group fired the rockets not only to hurt Israelis, but as revenge against Hamas for its recent crackdown against the group’s members. Recent explosions in the Gaza Strip targeting Hamas installations have been blamed on the ISIS-linked group.

The Financial Times and Guardian cover Israeli anger at a statement made by the CEO of mobile phone giant Orange, who said during a press conference in Cairo, that he would cancel “tomorrow if I could” his company’s franchise agreement in Israel. With Israeli public debate already focused on various campaigns to boycott Israel or exclude the country from international forums, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the French government, which owns 25 per cent of Orange, to distance itself from the statement.

The Guardian and Daily Mail both report that the annual general meeting of security company G4S, which took place at the Excel Centre in London yesterday, was disrupted by protestors angry at the company’s supplying of equipment to Israeli security forces.

Former-Prime Minister Tony Blair’s new role as Chairman of the European Council on Tolerance and Reconciliation is covered by the Times, Daily Mail, Daily Express and Independent. The organisation campaigns for stronger laws in Europe to combat extremism and particularly anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial. The Independent claims that Blair’s new position reconfirms for many Palestinians the perception that Blair favoured Israel during his time as Middle East envoy for the Quartet.

The Telegraph online reports that a United States air strike destroyed an ISIS unit headquarters in Syria, after an ISIS fighter posted a “selfie,” allowing intelligence experts to pinpoint the facility’s location.

In the Israeli media, analysis and criticism of comments made by the CEO of Orange continues to be the main story. It is the top story in Maariv and Israel Hayom, which highlights Prime Minister Netanyahu urging the French government to distance itself from the comments. It is also the main item in Yediot Ahronot, which includes an exclusive interview with Orange CEO Stephane Richard, who says that his comments were “misunderstood” and that he was simply referring to company policy to end agreements with foreign franchises which use the Orange brand, but where Orange does not provide any actual direct service. Richard said that actually “I love Israel.”

Meanwhile, Maariv reports that Hamas has told Israel that it was not responsible for the Gaza rockets which were fired at southern communities on Wednesday night. Hamas said that a group affiliated with ISIS carried out the attack and is attempting to stoke a further conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Israel Radio news says that Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering a compromise proposal over the rules to elect Likud Party Knesset candidates. Some within the party are calling for the Central Committee to select the list, but Netanyahu prefers a wider vote of the party membership.