Oct 25, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected the 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the enclave until Hamas is fully disarmed. Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu declared that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and emphasized that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."

The announcement formalizes a public rift with Washington shortly after Trump touted progress on the framework negotiated by his administration's Board of Peace. Despite the rejection, Israeli offensive operations in Gaza remain largely paused following diplomatic pressure from the United States. Netanyahu faces significant domestic pressure ahead of Israel's general election on October 27, balancing demands from far-right coalition partners against ties with Washington.

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

Former Slovenian international team captain Aleš Čeh and striker Jan Mlakar have offered reflections on their respective careers and the landscape of domestic football.

Čeh, a central figure in Slovenia's historic national team successes under manager Srečko Katanec, discussed his transition into coaching. Following over a decade as Katanec’s assistant—including a seven-year stint working in Asia—Čeh highlighted his enduring affinity for former clubs Olimpija Ljubljana and Grazer AK, while emphasizing his respect for NK Maribor.

Meanwhile, 27-year-old forward Jan Mlakar has rejoined NK Maribor for a third spell, aiming to capture a league title with the club. Commenting on rivals Olimpija Ljubljana, Mlakar acknowledged that while Olimpija faces internal difficulties, the team remains a dangerous opponent in direct matchups.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net

French authorities are preparing a massive security operation involving military personnel ahead of planned weekend demonstrations following severe civil unrest over living costs. President Emmanuel Macron requested regional officials to ban unauthorized gatherings on Saturday, excepting union-led events, while local authorities in Lyon instituted a complete ban on all protests.

The security measures follow violent clashes that led to nearly 2,400 detentions nationwide and extensive damage to commercial properties and historic sites. Night curfews in Paris and other cities helped restore calm by Tuesday morning. Simultaneously, European Union regulators are investigating suspected online interference, scrutinizing pro-Russian and far-right accounts accused of amplifying riot footage to aggravate European social unrest.

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

The fourth Sarajevo Security Conference brought together over 140 security experts, diplomats, and military commanders to address evolving European defense challenges. Key panel discussions highlighted uncrewed systems and artificial intelligence, with EUROCONTROL Major General Karsten Stoye identifying low-altitude uncrewed aerial vehicles as the foremost challenge to European airspace security over the next five years. NATO Rear Admiral Van Zanten similarly stressed the strategic role of uncrewed vessels and artificial intelligence in modern maritime warfare and tracking shadow fleets.

Simultaneously, officials from the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina announced plans during the "First Balkan Shield 2026" defense exhibition to establish two new military manufacturing facilities. Authorities noted that domestic defense output has doubled in the last three years to reinforce national security and broaden export opportunities.

Sources: Avaz, FENA, HRT Vijesti, Index, Klix