The Telegraph reports that the daughter of Ismael Haniyeh, Hamas’s political leader in Gaza, was recently treated in a Tel Aviv hospital. The hospital said that she was just one of more than 1,000 Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank that it treats annually. Israeli media reported that Haniyeh’s mother-in-law and granddaughter have also been treated in Israeli hospitals in recent years. Haniyeh played a significant role in shaping this summer’s conflict in Gaza, while Hamas remains dedicated to Israel’s destruction.

The Guardian online highlights a poll commissioned by the Jerusalem Centre for Public Affairs which indicates that a growing number of Israelis are opposed to the creation of a Palestinian state, when presented with details of a possible arrangements which include the division of Jerusalem and Israeli withdrawal from the Jordan Valley. The article notes that polls have consistently indicated Israeli support for the principle of a two-state solution.

The Independent online highlights criticism by Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin aimed at Jewish settlers who have recently moved into the Arab neighbourhood of Silwan, near Jerusalem’s Old City. Although Rivlin does not oppose settlement in principle, he objected to the covert nature of settlement in Silwan, accusing the settlers of “sneaking into apartments … in the cover of night.”

The Independent online also reports that Whitehall sources indicate that British aircraft have been readied for flights over Syria in the US-led offensive against ISIS. According to the report, at the moment, these will be limited to the use of drones for surveillance.

In the Israeli media, the top story in Israel Hayom, which is also covered prominently in Maariv, is the confirmation of a fourth Israeli fatality as a result of last week’s avalanche in the Nepalese Himalayas. The body of 36-year-old Michal Cherkasky was found by a rescue team yesterday as the overall death toll rose to 40. In addition, seven Israelis have been flown home for further treatment.

Political developments also make the headlines this morning. Yediot Ahronot says that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could call for primaries within his Likud Party as early as next month, in a move which would likely be interpreted as preparation for an election. Israel Radio news suggests that the speculation prompted former Likud Communications Minister Moshe Kahlon to announce yesterday that he will head a new party focused on socio-economic issues. Kahlon has been widely expected to make such an announcement and NRG’s Sofia Ron-Moriah says that he could attract voters from Likud and centrist parties, making Kahlon “the kingmaker in the next Knesset.”

Maariv highlights another political development, with Netanyahu announcing yesterday that Likud will not support legislation proposed by Hatnuah to reform the state-recognised Jewish conversion process. Hatnuah leader Tzipi Livni said that her party will push for the legislation nonetheless. Hatnuah MK Elazar Stern accused Netanyahu of appeasing the ultra-Orthodox parties due to political considerations.