The Independent reports that a 13-year-old Palestinian was killed yesterday in clashes with Israeli soldiers near Ramallah. IDF troops were reportedly attempting to make an arrest when they came under firebomb attack by local residents, prompting the soldiers to open fire.

The Independent also covers the controversy in Israel surrounding a social media protest by a group of Israeli expatriates in Berlin. The protestors posted receipts for food items significantly lower than prices in Israel and appeared to encourage young Israelis to move abroad, sparking outrage from some Israeli leaders and commentators who accused the protestors of betrayal.

In the Financial Times, Philip Stevens reflects on the House of Commons vote earlier this week in favour of government recognition of Palestinian statehood. He says that the actions of the Israeli government have “drained patience and trust” among friends and that a Palestinian state is the “surest guarantee” of Israeli security.

The Guardian online reports that the Crown Prosecution Service has decided not to bring charges against Respect MP George Galloway over comments he made declaring Bradford an “Israel-free zone.”

In the wider region, the Independent i says that both the United States and Iran reported that some progress was made during talks this week on Iran’s nuclear programme between US Secretary of State John Kerry, Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif and European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton. The Financial Times online reports on the Europe-Iran Forum trade conference which took place in London this week. It says that advertising executive Sir Martin Sorrell told the forum that he would not do business in Iran until the nuclear dispute is settled and Tehran recognises Israel’s legitimacy.

The Telegraph reports comments made by Queen Rania of Jordan, who told CNN that moderate Muslims must join the battle against extreme Islamism as it is a fight for the “life of our children.”

In neighbouring Syria, the Times online suggests that the United States has decided to train only elements of the Free Syrian Army, which until now has been considered the Western-recognised address for opposition towards the Assad regime.

In the Israeli media, the top story is an avalanche in the Nepalese Himalayas, which killed 27 tourists including three Israeli hikers. Others reportedly remain missing. The tragedy is the top story in Yediot Ahronot, Maariv and in Israel Hayom which notes that one of those killed was a 25-year-old who was the first religious female to serve as a combat navigator in Israel’s Air Force. The story is also a major item in Haaretz, which says that dozens remain missing.

Another major story is the death yesterday of a 13-year-old Palestinian near Ramallah following clashes with Israeli soldiers. It is covered prominently by Haaretz, while Yediot Ahronot reports that there was also unrest in several East Jerusalem neighbourhoods over the last two days. Israel Radio news says that Israel Police have restricted entry to the Temple Mount today to men over 50-years-old after receiving intelligence of planned disturbances.

Israel Hayom reports that an ‘Ebola drill’ will take place at Ben Gurion International Airport today as part of the country’s measures to protect itself against the virus.