Ursula von der Leyen begins a four-day tour of the countries of the Western Balkans

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, started today a four-day tour in the countries of the Western Balkans to present the details of the European Union’s Growth Plan for the region, Radio Free Europe reported.

Israel recalls diplomats from Turkey

All Israeli diplomatic staff have been called back from Turkey following Turkish criticism of Israel's current military operations in Gaza, CNN reports.

A citizen of the Russian Federation, involved in terrorist activities, detained in the Republic of Moldova

A 37-year-old man, wanted by Interpol, was detained in the Republic of Moldova, the Border Police announces. He was allegedly involved in terrorist activities and affiliation with international terrorist organizations and was wanted by the Russian authorities.

Netanyahu: "The war inside Gaza is going to be long"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday drew a connection between the conflict with Hamas and the Arab-Israeli War between 1947 and 1949, which occurred as Israel declared its independence, CNN reports.

Russia says Israel's Gaza bombardment is against international law

Russia’s foreign minister said that Israel’s retaliation against Hamas terrorists in Gaza is against international law, and will lead to a crisis that will last decades, Reuters reports.

At least 32 dead and 63 injured in Egypt car crash

At least 32 people have been killed and dozens more injured in a crash involving multiple vehicles in Egypt, the health ministry has said, BBC reports.

Kazakhstan mine fire leaves at least 32 dead

At least 32 people have been killed following a fire at a mine in Kazakhstan, owned by steel giant ArcelorMittal, BBC reports.

President of Portugal is expected in Chisinau on Monday

The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, will pay an official visit to the Republic of Moldova on October 30-31. The Portuguese media writes that the visit is taking place at the invitation of President Maia Sandu. The presidential administration in Chisinau has not yet announced the visit of the Portuguese official, reports IPN.

Searches at Comrat into a file on the organization of illegal migration

Border police officers from the Sud Regional Directorate and prosecutors from Taraclia raided on Saturday the house of a resident of the municipality of Comrat, documented on organizing illegal migration for a Ukrainian citizen.

Israel rejects the cease-fire request approved by the UN General Assembly

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on Saturday termed "despicable" a UN General Assembly resolution demanding a humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Agency reports.

The Israel Defense Forces claim to have killed the head of Hamas' air operations

Israel's military says it has killed the man who allegedly commanded the Hamas fighters who infiltrated Israel on paragliders on 7 October and was allegedly responsible for drone attacks on Israeli military posts, BBC reports.

Bombing of Gaza heavier than previous evenings

Reports suggest intense Israeli bombardment of Gaza by air, heavier than in previous evenings, while all internet and phone communications appear to be out in the territory, CNN reports.