Oct 5, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point peace proposal for Gaza backed by US President Donald Trump. Speaking in televised remarks to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and pledged that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed".

The framework was initially announced by Washington in late July and endorsed by Hamas, but Netanyahu's public rejection underscores a growing rift with the United States. Despite the diplomatic friction, Israeli forces have recently scaled back major offensive operations in the enclave following American pressure.

Netanyahu faces delicate political pressure ahead of Israel's general election on October 27, balancing demands from far-right coalition partners against expectations from Washington.

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

Kremlin officials, including President Vladimir Putin, have heightened criticism of Norway following NATO military exercises and the detention of a Russian vessel, with Moscow accusing Oslo of "state terrorism." Concurrently, law enforcement agencies in Germany and Denmark have linked recent sabotage schemes and airport drone incidents to Russian hybrid warfare.

Simultaneously, Ukrainian long-range strikes have targeted strategic military assets deep inside Russia, degrading combat capabilities and impacting military infrastructure. While analysts assess that Russia can prolong the war, its strategic flexibility is progressively narrowing. Furthermore, European security experts note that Western political objectives ultimately necessitate a Russian defeat, advising regional governments to maintain composure while reinforcing vigilance against grey-zone threats.

Sources: Aftenposten, Berlingske, Dagens Næringsliv (DN), Finansavisen, TV 2 Nyheter

Former Slovenian international captain Aleš Čeh and forward Jan Mlakar have reflected on their football careers and the current landscape of domestic football.

Čeh, who captained Slovenia during manager Srečko Katanec’s era and spent over a decade as his assistant coach, shared details regarding his coaching career, which included seven years in Asia. A former player for Olimpija Ljubljana and Grazer AK, Čeh reaffirmed his affection for both clubs alongside his respect for NK Maribor.

Meanwhile, Ljubljana-born striker Jan Mlakar discussed his third stint with Maribor. Mlakar expressed confidence in Maribor's management while dismissing past transfer speculation involving rival clubs. Looking ahead to the derby against Olimpija, Mlakar noted that while Olimpija faces internal challenges, local derby matches remain unpredictable.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net

Cross-border aerial strikes escalated between Ukrainian and Russian forces overnight following recent diplomatic visits to Kyiv. Russian ballistic missiles hit the Ukrainian capital, resulting in at least two fatalities and six injuries, shortly after drone strikes damaged a tobacco manufacturing plant in northern Ukraine.

In response, Ukrainian uncrewed aerial vehicles targeted energy and industrial infrastructure across Russia's Saratov and Samara regions. Local officials confirmed air defense systems intercepted dozens of drones, though a fire subsequently broke out at the Kuibyshev oil refinery.

Simultaneously, NATO conducted military maneuvers adjacent to Russia's Kaliningrad enclave. Led by American commanders, the operations featured Polish ground troops alongside reconnaissance and combat aircraft from Norway and the United States. NATO representatives characterized the alliance as purely defensive, emphasizing the necessity of ongoing operational training.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV