Oct 25, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework proposed by the United States, reiterating that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the enclave until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Speaking during televised cabinet remarks, Netanyahu explicitly addressed the plan put forward by US President Donald Trump's administration and previously endorsed by Hamas. He stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and stressed that military operations to counter threats would persist until complete disarmament occurs.

The rejection highlights growing friction between Washington and Jerusalem ahead of Israel's general election scheduled for 27 October. Despite the public disagreement and Netanyahu's firm stance, active Israeli military offensive operations in Gaza have largely paused amid ongoing diplomatic pressure from the White House.

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

Artificial intelligence usage in Italy continues to expand through tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, even as public confidence declines. According to SWG survey data presented at the Chamber of Deputies, Italian public approval dropped from 68 percent in 2020 to 49 percent, while concern rose to 45 percent.

This shifting sentiment unfolds alongside broader international debates over corporate power and safety. Reports indicate AI has contributed to approximately 425,000 global job losses, while major technology firms actively push to limit government oversight. Despite rising apprehension, Italian key figures remain prominent in the sector, including Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei, whose firm recently faced scrutiny over safety risks and governance.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić officially resigned on Sunday, September 27, ending his second five-year term seven months ahead of schedule. The step paves the way for snap presidential elections, which must take place within 90 days under constitutional rules.

Because Serbia's constitution forbids a president from serving three consecutive terms, Vučić was ineligible for reelection. Outgoing parliamentary speaker Ana Brnabić has stepped in as acting president while the country operates under a caretaker government.

The move aligns the presidential vote timeline with Serbia's snap parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25, following the prior dissolution of the national legislature.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă.

Yemen's Houthi movement has issued a warning to airlines and passengers to avoid Saudi airspace and airports, excluding facilities serving Mecca and Medina, following consecutive attacks on Saudi infrastructure.

The announcement came after repeated strikes targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh over two days. The initial assault killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300, forcing the suspension of flights, while a subsequent strike sparked a fire inside a passenger terminal. Separately, an attack on Dammam airport in eastern Saudi Arabia left one person dead and eight injured, as coalition forces intercepted four incoming drones in the region.

US President Donald Trump called the strikes "not acceptable," and the Saudi-led military coalition pledged to retaliate against Houthi targets in Yemen.

Sources: BBC News, France24, STV News, Sweden Herald, The Guardian.