Aug 12, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point US-backed Gaza peace framework, reiterating that Israeli troops will not pull out of the enclave until Hamas undergoes total disarmament.

In televised remarks to his government, Netanyahu directly addressed the initiative recently endorsed by US President Donald Trump and accepted by Hamas. "Israel rejects the 15-point document," Netanyahu stated, adding that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" while continuing to counter operational threats.

The refusal underscores escalating diplomatic tension between Netanyahu and Washington. Although Israeli military strikes in Gaza have substantially slowed amid pressure from the White House, Netanyahu faces intense political balancing ahead of Israel’s general election on October 27, situated between far-right coalition partners and the US administration.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.

US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have denied reports suggesting American military ammunition supplies are critically depleted following recent strikes in Iran. On Truth Social, Trump asserted that the armed forces hold "huge amounts of 'ammunition', especially certain types," while threatening those disclosing inventory details with long prison terms.

Diplomatically, Trump claimed that negotiations with Tehran have restarted, calling them Iran's final opportunity for an agreement. Iranian officials previously rejected those claims, stating no talks were active or planned.

Domestically, the administration faces state-level lawsuits over tariffs alongside falling approval ratings ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

Sources: Der Standard, Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau

German authorities temporarily suspended operations at Leipzig/Halle Airport after discovering a drone carrying explosives near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo plane. Bomb disposal experts deployed a robot to neutralize the device found on a runway. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser described the breach as a "hybrid attack scenario" representing a "new dimension of threat," noting that anti-drone defenses had been bypassed. Additionally, investigators are examining whether a DHL freight plane collided with an unidentified airborne object in nearby airspace. Leipzig/Halle Airport serves as a vital transit hub for military and humanitarian shipments bound for Ukraine. While official investigations remain ongoing, media reports indicate growing suspicion regarding potential Russian involvement.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, Economedia, HotNews, Ziarul de Gardă.

Search and rescue operations are ongoing in Colombia following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck near San José del Palmar on August 10. The deep seismic event caused widespread structural collapse and was felt in neighboring Ecuador.

Colombian authorities declared a national state of emergency to expedite relief efforts. Military personnel and first responders continue searching through rubble for survivors. Casualty figures escalated rapidly across updates: initial reports noted 20 deaths, while later dispatches raised the toll to 132 and subsequently to 164, with over 500 people injured. Officials warn casualties may rise further.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, Moldova1, Ziarul de Gardă.