What the papers say – October 3

Jessica Coates, PA

2 October 2024 at 8:51 pm·3-min read

Fears of a major escalation in the Middle East continue to lead the front pages on Thursday, days after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel.

Israel could launch a massive air attack in a bid for revenge on the missile blitz, Metro reports.

Tomorrow’s Paper Today 📰
‘NOW IRAN MUST PAY THE PRICE’
🔴Ex-PM urges strikes on nuclear plants to avenge missile attack
🔴Hezbollah kills eight Israeli troops as all-out war fear grows #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/7UYOAyWI2D
— Metro (@MetroUK) October 2, 2024

The Independent and the i reveal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed revenge on Iran, warning the neighbouring country “will pay” for its Tuesday attack.

The Independent: "'IRAN WILL PAY'"@BelTrew / @TomAWatling report for @Independent.FULL STORY: https://t.co/bwYnndmJjRIsrael and Hezbollah clash in fierce fighting in Lebanon as Netanyahu vows Iran 'will pay' for Missile Attack.#TheIndependent #IBPapers #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/3pN7I7udHA
— ANDY GIBSON (@AndyGibsonTV) October 2, 2024

Thursday's front page: Israel vows rapid revenge strike on Iran #TomorrowsPapersToday
Latest from @janemerrick23: https://t.co/9IL4QwDl3A pic.twitter.com/BBLyn80BgP
— The i paper (@theipaper) October 2, 2024

The Daily Express and the Daily Telegraph’s front pages both feature warnings from security chiefs that UK forces would be unable to protect Israel against Iranian ballistic missile attacks.

📰 The front page of today's Daily Telegraph:
'UK forces 'not up to defending Israelis''#TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletter ⬇️https://t.co/JIMevXrNiU pic.twitter.com/BdwGx9BpJl
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) October 2, 2024

Thursday’s Daily EXPRESS: “Security Chiefs Fear Rise In Terror Attacks In UK” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/qFsF7qUzXg
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 2, 2024

Meanwhile, The Times leads on Israel suffering its first setback in the war against Hezbollah, with eight soldiers killed in a series of militant ambushes in Lebanon.

Thursday’s TIMES: “Eight Israeli soldiers die in battle with Hezbollah” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Su2ZJXYh6w
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 2, 2024

US President Joe Biden has warned Benjamin Netanyahu that the US would not support Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, according to The Guardian.

Introducing #TomorrowsPapersToday from: #TheGuardian
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Check out https://t.co/9teDRGOPXn or more newspapers. #buyanewspaper #buyapaper #pressfreedom #journalist pic.twitter.com/tGH9eSfyiA
— #TomorrowsPapersToday @ The TSC News Channel (@channel_tsc) October 2, 2024

Back on British soil, the Daily Mirror andThe Sun splash on touching photos of the Princess of Wales hugging a cancer sufferer at an honours ceremony.

Thursday’s SUN: “Kate’s hug of love” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/j4bfkbjwGx
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 2, 2024

Thursday’s Daily MIRROR: “Kate’s Hug For Cancer Teen” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Dw4rSq1gOM
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 2, 2024

The Financial Times reports OpenAI has asked investors not to back rival start-ups after securing 6.6 billion dollars (£4.9 billion) in new funding.

Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Thursday 3 October https://t.co/izYakP7FhU pic.twitter.com/lJlCgSjEwu
— Financial Times (@FT) October 2, 2024

The Daily Mail claims Sir Keir Starmer has been “humiliated” into returning £6,000 worth of “freebies”.

Thursday’s Daily MAIL: “Starmer Coughs Up £6,000 To Pay For His Freebies” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/H110F9fjyk
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 2, 2024

Lastly, the Daily Star leads on claims Line of Duty actor Anna Maxwell is scared of sandwiches and fridges.

Thursday's front page: Line of Duty Star's Sarnie Torment#TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/an2uWXr4aZ pic.twitter.com/2ZoY2V8O7q
— Daily Star (@dailystar) October 2, 2024

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