Aug 21, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his government's refusal to accept a 15-point Gaza peace framework championed by United States President Donald Trump. Speaking to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and insisted that armed forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."

The decision highlights growing friction between Jerusalem and Washington, which recently promoted the framework as a diplomatic breakthrough. Although military operations have slowed following American diplomatic efforts, Netanyahu faces domestic political pressure from far-right coalition partners as he campaigns ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for late October. The United States administration has not yet commented publicly on the remarks.

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

German security authorities have uncovered a concealed weapons cache containing two operational firearms in a forested area on the outskirts of Berlin. Investigators suspect the depot was established by Russian operatives for potential attacks, according to public broadcaster reports.

The discovery adds to mounting security concerns over foreign hybrid activities across Germany. Law enforcement and intelligence agencies are investigating more than 100 suspected cases of state-sponsored sabotage, including unauthorized drone incursions over critical transport networks and military installations. Alongside physical sabotage risks, officials have warned of intensified digital disinformation campaigns targeting mainstream political parties to polarize voters ahead of upcoming regional state elections.

Sources: Correctiv, Der Spiegel, Die Zeit, FAZ, Tagesschau