The Guardian reports on a YouGov survey that indicates most people believe that Arab immigrants have failed to integrate themselves into British society, and that their presence has not been beneficial. 64 per cent of those questioned believed that Arabs had failed to integrate, while 28 per cent believed Arab migration had been beneficial to the UK. The survey also found that a majority of people think that the number of refugees entering the UK from Syria and Iraq has been too high.

The Observer yesterday covered the Giro D’Italia cycle race, whose first stage will be held in Israel this year. The paper noted that while the race was a public relations coup for Israel, many have accused it of using the event to “sportswash” its image.

The Daily Mail reports that Israel’s culture minister Miri Regev asked the Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit on Sunday to investigate a prominent Israeli-Arab filmmaker who spoke out against the country during a visit to Lebanon. Mohammed Bakri reportedly said over the weekend that “normalisation with the Zionist enemy is treason, and the debate surrounding it is disgraceful and totally unacceptable”. Regev has requested that Bakri be investigated for “inciting” against the state.

The Times reports that Israel’s former nuclear chief Uzi Eilam has expressed his support for the nuclear deal with Iran and criticised attempts by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to try and end the agreement. Eliam, 83, who is a retired brigadier-general and was director-general of the Israel Atomic Energy Commission for a decade, said that the deal was “the best of options”.

BBC News Online, and the Guardian both cover the independence referendum taking place in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq today. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has warned that the vote is unconstitutional and threatened to “take the necessary measures to preserve the unity of the country”. While the results of the referendum are not binding, a yes vote is widely expected.

All the Israeli media cover the elections in Germany and all make the distinction between satisfaction that Angela Merkel remains Chancellor with dismay that the third largest party in the Bundestag is the extreme right-wing Alternative für Deutschland. Kan radio news reports that Netanyahu congratulated Merkel on her re-election on Twitter, calling her a true friend of Israel.

Yediot Ahronot notes the response from members of Israel’s Security Cabinet, who yesterday discussed the latest Iranian ballistic missile test. Housing Minister Yoav Galant (Kulanu), a former major general, said that “Iran is a clear and immediate danger. Iranian long-range missile tests are another step on the way to war with Israel and the free world. It is vital to deal with the Iranian danger so as not to get another North Korean monster. All options are on the table”.

Maariv reports on the protest against the low level of disability allowance. The protesters are campaigning to have it raised to the same level as the minimum wage. Yesterday they blocked a major highway in Tel Aviv. This morning’s paper leads with the police telling them they won’t be allowed to block the traffic again. The paper also reveals a poll that despite the disruption to commuters, 85 per cent of the public supports their demands. The disability allowance has remained unchanged for close to 15 years and so far the Prime Minister has offered only a minor increase.

Haaretz covers today’s Kurdish referendum, commenting that Israel’s support for Kurdish independence puts it out of sync with nearly every other player in the Middle East.

Yediot Ahronot highlights a campaign by bereaved families of terror victims, who are campaigning for the death penalty to apply to terrorists that murder innocent civilians.

Maariv covers comments by Likud MK Avi Dichter, chairman of the Knesset foreign affairs and defence committee. He raised concerns that terrorists who kill Israelis are still regarded as heroes by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. He also expressed concern that Russia will enter into peace process issues as a counterweight to the US.

Maariv reports that Dan Shapiro, the former US Ambassador to Israel, will be asked to give a statement to the police in connection to the visa that was issued to Arnon Milchan, as part of the Gifts inquiry – Case 1,000.

Yediot Ahronot covers comments by Israeli basketball star Omri Caspi, who plays in the NBA for Golden State. Caspi said that “Trump is a racist, he’s dividing America”.