The Telegraph suggests the US Senate might debate the introduction of new sanctions on Iran, as talks in Geneva between P5+1 powers (US, UK, France, Russia, China and Germany)  and Iran over its nuclear programme resume tomorrow; although a vote would still be weeks away. The Times says an Iranian dissident group has released aerial pictures which suggest Iran’s government is constructing a secret nuclear bomb test site, previously unknown to the international community. The group was previously the first to raise the alarm on nuclear plants at Arak and Natanz. Writing in the Evening Standard, Philip Bobbitt says a deal on Iran’s nuclear development could pave the way for an end to nuclear development in the region. An editorial in the Financial Times warns that if an agreement is reached in Geneva, both sides will need to sell it to their domestic audiences and allies.

In the Independent and Independent i, Kim Sengupta analyzes France’s transformed diplomatic standing in the Middle East over the past few months, mainly as a result of Paris’ position on Syria and now Iran. In Iran itself, Independent i says that the military has announced the development of its largest ever drone, which has the range to reach Israel.

The Independent i and online edition of the Guardian report that a suspected al-Qaeda biological arms expert has appealed to Israel’ Supreme Court for release, having been held in Israeli administrative detention for three years. The suspect was arrested trying to enter Israel in 2010 and was previously questioned in the United States and jailed in Jordan.

The Independent covers the arrest yesterday of Israel’s former-Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger, who faces accusations of bribery, money laundering and income tax violations during his time in office. Metzger denies the allegations against him.

The Guardian reports an estimated 12,000 Syrian refugees have fled to the Lebanese border town of Arsal during the last four days as the Syrian border area gears up for a potentially decisive battle; Hezbollah is expected to play a major role fighting alongside President Assad’s forces. Online editions of the Times, Independent, Financial Times and Telegraph all report that Syrian rebel military leader Abdul-Qadir Saleh was killed by a government artillery barrage. Meanwhile, the Telegraph online says Belgium has become the fourth country to refuse to destroy Syria’s chemical weapons which are currently being dismantled by an international team of experts.

In the Israeli media this morning, Maariv leads with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s invitation from the Knesset podium to Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas to visit Jerusalem and address Israel’s parliament. Netanyahu said he would be happy to visit Ramallah to help advance the peace process. Netanyahu’s comments were made during a special Knesset session in honour of French President Francois Hollande. Makor Rishon highlights Hollande’s pledge yesterday that Iran will not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.

Yediot Ahronot’s main story is the arrest of former-Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger yesterday. Allegations include claims that Metzger concealed money from bribes among his collection of holy books. Makor Rishon and Haaretz also cover the story prominently, with claims that Metzger received bribes totalling millions of shekels.

Israel Hayom and Israel Radio news report that Shai Nitzan will succeed Moshe Lador as State Attorney. Nitzan is currently serving as Deputy Attorney-General and is reportedly not popular among right-wing activists, who believe NItzan is hostile towards their issues.