Oct 13, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, insisting that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the enclave until Hamas fully disarms.

Speaking in televised remarks to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed the country's rejection of the framework, which Hamas had endorsed in late July. The announcement underscores growing tensions between Washington and Jerusalem, even as the Israeli military recently scaled back operations in Gaza following American pressure.

Netanyahu's refusal comes as he prepares for a national election scheduled for October 27. The prime minister is attempting to balance the demands of his far-right coalition partners against maintaining crucial diplomatic and military support from the United States.

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

International efforts to regulate autonomous military technologies are advancing alongside national developments in artificial intelligence. At a United Nations conference in Geneva, 128 member states agreed on a unified definition for autonomous weapon systems, marking a foundational step toward prospective international standards. The consensus follows joint warnings from the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross regarding the moral risks of automated targeting.

Simultaneously, Germany's Ministry of Defence confirmed that military platforms may operate with partial autonomy without human interaction at every step, provided humans maintain ultimate control over lethal actions. To ensure technological sovereignty and avoid reliance on US contractor Palantir, the German Armed Forces are developing a proprietary AI platform for real-time data analysis and decision support.

Sources: Correctiv, Der Spiegel, Der Standard, Die Zeit, ESUT

Ukrainian drone strikes recently hit a major oil refinery near Moscow, reportedly disabling more than half of the facility's refining capacity according to Ukrainian statements. The attack highlights Kyiv's ongoing strategy of targeting Russian energy infrastructure to weaken its war economy.

Concurrently, European security agencies report heightened hybrid warfare tactics. Authorities in Germany and Denmark recently uncovered Russian sabotage operations, including drone incidents and plots aimed at defense manufacturers. Tensions have also flared between Oslo and Moscow, with Russian officials leveling accusations of state terrorism against Norway following NATO military exercises and the impounding of a Russian vessel.

Despite mounting diplomatic friction and tactical pressure, analysts note that while Moscow's options are narrowing, Russia retains the material capacity to sustain the conflict over a prolonged period.

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

Former Slovenian national team captain Aleš Čeh and striker Jan Mlakar have reflected on their careers and the domestic football landscape. Čeh, who served as a long-time assistant to head coach Srečko Katanec, including seven years coaching in Asia, discussed his deep connection to Olimpija Ljubljana and Grazer AK while maintaining high regard for Maribor.

Meanwhile, Ljubljana-born forward Jan Mlakar has rejoined Maribor for his third stint at the club. Mlakar dismissed rumors connecting him with a move to Olimpija, stating he was "never close to signing" with the capital club. Addressing Olimpija's current internal difficulties, Mlakar noted that despite their ongoing crisis, the team remains a dangerous opponent capable of gaining momentum in upcoming derby matches.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net

German federal and state law enforcement agencies are tracking more than 100 cases of suspected foreign state-backed hybrid warfare, spanning infrastructure sabotage, drone overflights, and disinformation operations.

Investigations into a foiled August drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport targeting Ukrainian transport aircraft have reportedly linked a Russian military intelligence (GRU) operative as the primary logistician. Meanwhile, German police arrested four people, including two Turkish citizens, at Poland’s request in connection with an arson attack on a Starlink satellite station.

German domestic intelligence agencies have further warned that foreign actors may have pre-positioned clandestine weapon caches across Germany to support future operations aimed at destabilizing public order.

Sources: Correctiv, Der Standard, DW, FAZ, Tagesschau.