What the papers say: Monday's front pages

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What The Papers Say: Monday's Front Pages
Monday's front pages focus on a range of stories from Israel striking Hizbullah targets in Lebanon to average rents in Cork city reaching €2,000. 
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By Rachel Vickers-Price, PA

Monday's front pages focus on a range of stories from Israel striking Hizbullah targets in Lebanon to average rents in Cork city costing €2,000.

The Irish Times reports both Israel and Hizbullah have claimed significant achievements after the biggest Israeli attack against the Iranian-backed group in south Lebanon since the start of the Gaza war in October.

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The Irish Examiner reports the average rent for homes in Cork city has passed €2,000 per month for the first time, with tenants across the country facing ever-rising accommodation costs.

The Echo leads with comments from Taoiseach, Simon Harris, who said he will raise with Cabinet colleagues the issue of restoring therapists to St Killians's Special school in Cork.

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In the UK, talks on a ceasefire deal in Gaza and the latest news from Westminster take centre stage on the front pages of Monday’s newspapers.

The Independent, Daily Mirror, and The Guardian all lead on Israel’s words of warning to Hezbollah amid fears of a widening conflict despite ceasefire discussions continuing.

The decision to give Labour donor Lord Waheed Alli a 10 Downing Street security pass is “deeply concerning”, according to the Conservatives with the Daily Mail and The Daily Telegraph leading with the story.

Labour comes under more fire in the Daily Express and the i over the axing of winter fuel payments.

The Times focuses on Keir Starmer saying it will take a “decade to rebuild Britain” after taking over from the Conservatives in government.

The Financial Times reports that private equity firms have slammed on the brakes for dealmaking with China.

Lastly, the Daily Star leads with “sun’s out, tums out” with the chance of good weather for the bank holiday.

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