The main item of Middle East coverage in the UK media today is the ongoing unrest in Egypt and the rejection by demonstrators of concessions proposed by the military government. All papers and news outlets noted the latest developments. In other items, the Independent has a piece asking if Syrian government promises of reform are credible. The Times notes Israeli journalists’ anger over reform of libel laws in Israel. The Times, Financial Times and Reuters note a call by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyep Erdogan for Syrian President Bashar Assad to stand down. Sky News Online reports on a UN human rights body’s condemnation of the violent crackdown in Syria.

The print editions of the Jerusalem Post, Israel Hayom and Haaretz lead with the protests in Egypt. Haaretz notes statements by Egyptian officials that the peace agreement with Israel remains in place. Haaretz also notes that the European Union has agreed in principle to impose additional sanctions on 200 Iranian companies, individuals and organizations.

In the Israeli media, all papers report on the situation in Egypt. Haaretz and Israel Hayom note assurances by Egyptian officials of the country’s continued commitment to the peace agreement with Israel. Haaretz, the Jerusalem Post and Ynetnews note a call by UN Secretary-General Ban-Ki Moon on Israel to transfer tax monies collected on behalf of the Palestinians to the PA. The Jerusalem Post speaks to former Italian foreign minister Franco Frattini, who is due to visit Israel next week. Israel Hayom notes a statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel will continue to be a model democratic state. Maariv notes that IDF officials presented to ministers a possible scenario in which Egypt annuls its agreement with Israel as a result of a seizure of power by the Muslim Brotherhood, among other possible scenarios.