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Several of Sunday's papers lead with comments from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who described the war in Gaza as his country's "second war or independence". Mr Netanyahu said he would dismantle Hamas and bring Israeli hostages home, the paper reports.
The Sunday Express says UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under mounting pressure to crackdown on extremist groups seeking to heighten tensions at pro-Palestinian marches. The paper reports that MPs of all parties voiced concern after the latest march ended in clashes with police and cries of "Allahu Akbar", the Arabic phrase for "God is great". The paper's main image is of Britney Spears with her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.
But the Sunday Telegraph says cabinet ministers Michael Gove and Suella Braverman have ordered a crackdown on extremism, with civil servants drawing up a new official definition of it. Under the plans, Whitehall, councils and police forces could cut off funding to charities and mosques whose leaders or guest speakers have voiced hateful views, the paper reports.
The Sun on Sunday carries comments from Israel's defence minister Yoav Gallant. Gallant said "the earth shook in Gaza" after more than 150 Hamas bases were destroyed and two chiefs were killed, the paper reports.
The Mail on Sunday reports that the leader of an "extremist" Islamic group that chanted "jihad" at a protest in London works as an NHS GP under a different name. Abdul Wahid spent more than 20 years practising as a family doctor under his real name, Dr Wahid Asif Shaida, the paper claims.
The Sunday Mirror reports that Minister for Disabled People Tom Pursglove "went door-knocking" with suspended MP Peter Bone, ahead of a local election.
The Daily Star is getting in the Halloween spirit with a "supernatural exclusive" about psychic Sally Morgan. Ms Morgan has told how she summoned spirits on a plane at 39,000ft.
Many of Sunday's papers lead on comments by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who described the intensified bombardment of the Gaza Strip as the "second stage" of his country's war against Hamas.
"The earth shook" is the headline in the Sun on Sunday, which focuses on comments from Israel's military chiefs about the recent heavy airstrikes. The Sunday Times says Mr Netanyahu has vowed to "destroy Hamas and rescue hostages", but the paper also reports that there's been a "backlash around the world" to the escalation in the bombing.
Reflecting on the situation for civilians in Gaza, the Mail on Sunday says "panic and fear reign".
The leader column in the Sunday Telegraph says a ceasefire is "out of the question". Israel now knows the genocidal mission of Hamas is not mere rhetoric, the paper says, and "must be allowed to destroy Hamas" for the sake of both Israelis and Palestinians.
The Observer's editorial disagrees, saying that "common humanity and decency, not just political or military objectives" must be our guide. Even a temporary halt to the bombing, it says, "is preferable to the daily, mass deaths of civilians".
The Sunday Mirror says minister Tom Pursglove was seen campaigning with Peter Bone, just two days after the former Conservative MP was suspended for six weeks from the Commons for claims of bullying and sexual misconduct. Mr Bone has previously denied the allegations. The paper published photographs of them knocking on doors in Northamptonshire. Mr Pursglove has not commented.
The Observer reports that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government will use next month's King's speech to advance the expansion of North Sea oil and gas exploration, as well as announce measures that favour motorists. The paper says the aim is to open up a "clear divide on the green agenda" with Labour.
