The Guardian online reports that Israel’s military has cleared Israeli forces of any wrongdoing following an investigation into a number of incidents during Operation Protective Edge in Gaza during summer 2014. The incidents investigated included the shelling of a United Nations’ school, where it was concluded that proper procedure had been followed by Israeli troops. The Israeli military has dealt with 360 complaints connected to the conflict, subsequently launching 31 criminal investigations.

The i and online edition of the Independent both report that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin told Egypt’s President al-Sisi that he is prepared to host a meeting between Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas. Netanyahu’s office reportedly indicated that he is open to such an invitation.

The Guardian reports that Hamas and the Fatah party  led by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas are engaged in a social media war about Gaza, ahead of Palestinian municipal elections scheduled for October. Hamas has published slick video clips intended to highlight prosperity and a high quality of life in the Gaza Strip, which it controls. Fatah has countered with clips of its own highlighting the devastation brought on the Gaza population as a result of Hamas’ rule.

In Gaza itself, the Telegraph, i, Metro, Independent and the online edition of the Guardian all report that the 15 remaining animals in what the articles refer to as “the world’s worst zoo” have been rescued by an animal welfare group, with some given sanctuary in Israel. The animals in the Gaza zoo were largely smuggled from Egypt via underground tunnels. The zoo’s owners could no longer afford to maintain adequate conditions for the animals.

The Times and Evening Standard both report that a pro-Palestinian protester, who was among 200 demonstrators who forcefully disrupted an event at King’s College in January, has been found guilty of assault. The demonstrators caused damage and used force to interrupt a talk by former-Shin Bet chief Ami Ayalon at the university’s Israel Society.

Meanwhile, the Times online says that an ISIS stronghold in Syria has fallen within hours of Turkish tanks crossing the border into Syria. It follows Turkish artillery strikes earlier this week on ISIS positions after Turkey’s new Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said that Turkey will become more directly involved in combaing ISIS.

In the Israeli media, Yediot Ahronot, Israel Hayom and Maariv all lead with yesterday’s devastating earthquake in central Italy, which has killed at least 200 people. Israel offered to place its search and rescue expertise at Italy’s disposal in the aftermath of the disaster.

Israel Radio this morning says that the Palestinian detainee, Bilal Kayed, who has been on hunger strike for 71 days, has come to an agreement with Israeli authorities. He will apparently end his protest, with his release guaranteed in three and a half months’ time. Kayed, who is affiliated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine terror group, was coming to the end of a 14 and a half year prison sentence for security offences, when he was placed under administrative detention. The convention, which permits detention without trial, is usually applied by Israeli authorities in cases related to terror.

Israel Hayom and Maariv highlight yesterday’s latest report by Israel’s Military Advocate General, into allegations of criminal wrongdoing by Israeli troops during Operation Protective Edge. The reported concluded that in the latest incidents investigated there had been no offence committed.

Israel Radio news also reports that former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has filed a request for parole, which will be heard in December. He is currently serving a 19-month sentence for taking bribes and obstruction of justice. He has appealed against an eight-month sentence in a separate case.