Much of the UK media cover the end of US President Donald Trump’s visit to Israel. The Times reports that he is “personally committed” to an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal, which could bring stability to the wider region. The story is also taken up by the Evening Standard, which reports on Trump’s call for a peace deal after meeting Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem.

The Financial Times reports that Trump did not recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on his trip, while the Telegraph notes that he also failed to mention a Palestinian state, to the delight of Israeli settlers. President Trump also used public statements during his visit to condemn those behind the Manchester Arena bombing as “evil losers”, reports the The Guardian.

The Sun tells the story of a Holocaust survivor who broke down in tears when meeting the President during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial. The paper reports that Trump was presented with a replica of a personal album owned by Holocaust victim Ester Goldstein, who was killed aged 16.

Writing a “Letter from…Israel” in the Evening Standard Becky Anderson says that the President’s foreign trip may have helped him in the face of mounting criticism at home.

The Telegraph reports that the Tel Aviv municipality building was illuminated with a Union Jack in solidarity with the victims of the Manchester Arena terror attack.

The Israeli media all report extensively on the terror attack in Manchester. Yediot Ahronot leads with “Crying for the children” of the Manchester bombing.  Maariv says “The United Kingdom weeps”. Israel Hayom calls it a  “massacre of children in Manchester”, while Haaretz is more factual, “Terrorist blew himself up in Manchester Arena, killed 22 people”

Israel Army Radio reports on Prime Minister May’s announcement that the government has raised the threat level to “critical”, the country’s highest state of alert.  The radio also interviewed British Ambassador David Quarrey. He described the mood as extremely sad but highlighted the resilience of the British people, and guaranteed the fundamental freedoms would remain intact. Asked about the upcoming general election, he said the attack would not influence the democratic process.

The other major story is the visit of President Trump.  Israel Hayom notes the solidarity, “Trump: my administration will always stand with Israel.”   Yediot Ahronot highlights the President’s comments about Iran, their regular calls for Israel’s destruction, which the President declared would not happen “on Donald J Trump’s watch”.  Haaretz place more emphasis on issues pertaining to a peace process, “with compromise and belief that peace is possible, a deal can be done.”