Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2286, Date: Friday, December 5, 2025

1. Gaza Ministry of Health: 8 martyrs and 16 injured in the past 24 hours**

The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip stated that hospitals in the sector received, during the past 24 hours, 8 martyrs (6 newly killed and 2 whose bodies were recovered from under the rubble), in addition to 16 injured.
The ministry confirmed in its statement that a number of victims remain under the rubble and on the roads, where ambulance crews and civil defense teams are still unable to reach them.
It explained that since the ceasefire on October 11, 2025, the total number of martyrs has reached 366, injuries 938, and bodies recovered 619.
It also pointed out that the overall toll of the Israeli assault has risen to 70,125 martyrs and 171,015 injured since October 7, 2023.

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**2. Cancer deaths in Gaza triple… lack of treatment turns patients into hostages**

The medical director of the Gaza Cancer Center, Dr. Mohammed Abu Nadda, confirmed that the Gaza Strip is witnessing a sharp rise in deaths among cancer patients, reaching about three cases per day — nearly a thousand annually, a rate three times higher than before the war.
Gaza has around 11,000 cancer patients, including 3,500 who have medical referrals for treatment abroad but are prevented from traveling. Only around 3,000 were able to leave before the Rafah crossing was closed.
Meanwhile, the occupation authorities announced that they are preparing to open the Rafah crossing in one direction only in the coming days, allowing Gaza residents to exit toward Egypt.

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**3. Palestinian statistics: 42,000 people in Gaza suffer severe injuries requiring ongoing rehabilitation**

The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics stated that about 42,000 people in the Gaza Strip suffer from severe, life-changing injuries requiring long-term continuous rehabilitation.
In its report issued on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3), it said that the most common injuries include complex limb injuries, amputations, burns, and severe trauma leading to permanent loss of motor or sensory functions.
The report also noted approximately 6,000 amputation cases in the Strip, 75% of them involving lower limbs.

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**4. Prisoners’ Commission and Prisoners’ Club announce the names of three martyrs among detainees from Gaza**

The Commission for Detainees’ Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club announced the names of three martyrs among detainees from Gaza who died in recent weeks in occupation prisons and camps:

* Taysir Saeed Al-Abed Sabbaba (60)
* Khamis Shukri Mar’i Ashour (44)
* Khalil Ahmad Khalil Haniyeh (35)

They affirmed that these three martyrs are part of dozens of detainees who have died since the start of the genocide war in occupation prisons due to torture, starvation, medical neglect, sexual assaults, and systematic violations of human rights.
Many martyrs among Gaza detainees remain forcibly disappeared, in addition to dozens executed in the field. Images of the bodies returned after the ceasefire provide evidence of systematic executions carried out by the occupation.

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**5. Child injured by occupation gunfire and young man assaulted by settlers**

A Palestinian child was critically wounded after Israeli forces opened fire on him in the city of Qalqilya.
Another young man was injured in a settler attack in Ramallah, while occupation authorities issued demolition orders for four homes in Jerusalem.
The Red Crescent said the 12-year-old child was shot in the head near the city’s northern checkpoint and rushed to the hospital. His condition is described as “very critical.”

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**6. Killing of Abu Shabab… collapse of one of the occupation’s most dangerous projects in Gaza**

The Palestinian scene is witnessing rapid developments highlighting the failure of the occupation’s attempts to reshape the internal reality in the Gaza Strip by creating local tools operating outside the national framework.
With the announcement of the end of Yasser Abu Shabab’s role, strong indications have emerged pointing to the collapse of an Israeli project aimed at creating a model of local agents to impose new on-the-ground realities serving the occupation’s plans.

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**7. CNN investigation reveals mistreatment of Palestinian martyrs’ bodies by the occupation**

Based on videos and satellite imagery, a CNN investigation reveals that the Israeli army mistreated the bodies of Palestinian martyrs and dumped them in shallow graves near the Zikim crossing north of Gaza.
The investigation also shows that in other cases, soldiers left bodies exposed outdoors to decompose.
Two eyewitnesses reported that “on June 15, the Israeli army opened fire toward a crowd of starving Palestinians who were heading toward an aid truck coming from the crossing.”

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**8. Australian man on trial after displaying pro-Palestine messages at Sydney Opera House**

An Australian man pleaded not guilty after being charged for projecting pro-Palestine messages in the Sydney Opera House forecourt.
His lawyers said the case carries major implications for freedom of expression, according to *The Guardian*.
Prosecutors said Fouad Al-Masri (50) used a projector on October 11 to display messages such as:
“Compensation for genocide,” “Compensation for the Holocaust,” “Men, stop supporting genocide,” “End the occupation,” “Palestine has the right to defend itself,” and “Occupation is terrorism.”

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**9. European countries boycott Eurovision 2026 in protest of Israel’s participation**

National broadcasters in Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands announced they will boycott Eurovision 2026 after the European Broadcasting Union decided to allow Israel to participate.
These countries were among those calling for Israel’s exclusion due to the heavy human losses in Gaza and accusations of unfair voting practices.
According to British media, the Union’s semi-annual meeting approved a package of measures to limit government influence over voting results, but no separate vote was held on Israel’s participation.

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**10. Protests in Toronto against hosting Olmert and Livni at the Munk Debates**

Residents from across the Greater Toronto Area gathered to protest the Munk Debates’ decision to host former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, whom protesters accuse of overseeing severe violations and policies during their time in office.
Protesters argue that giving them a public platform ignores their record and role in civilian suffering, demanding the event be cancelled and accountability ensured.

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**11. Student protests sweep Finnish universities calling for an end to cooperation with the occupation**

Several Finnish cities saw major student protests organized by “Students for Palestine” in Helsinki, Tampere, Turku and Kuopio, with smaller actions in Lapland and Oulu.
Protesters demanded that Finnish universities cut all academic cooperation with Israeli institutions, including EU-funded Horizon Europe projects.
Around 500 students participated in the University of Helsinki demonstration, and approximately 200 in Tampere.
Although some universities stated they currently have no active cooperation with Israeli institutions, organizers insisted that ending any existing agreements would send a clear message against human-rights violations.
The protests follow earlier actions, including a May 2024 sit-in in Helsinki that led to the suspension of student exchange programs with Israeli universities.

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**12. British artist Bob Vylan chants “Death to the Israeli army”**

British artist Bob Vylan generated widespread reaction after shouting his well-known slogan against the Israeli army — “Death, death to the IDF” — in front of a large audience.
The concert in Belgium was the third of his tour and the largest in terms of attendance, giving the moment additional impact.
During the event, Vylan received a shirt from an audience member showing support for the Palestinian intifada.
The slogan first became famous after it was shouted at the Glastonbury Festival in the UK.

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**13. Italian actor Roberto Benigni: What is happening in Gaza exceeds the limits of humanity**

Italian actor Roberto Benigni condemned the massacres committed by Israel against civilians in Gaza, expressing a firm position regarding what he called a complete collapse of moral and humanitarian standards.
Benigni stressed that artists carry a moral responsibility not to remain silent in the face of systematic killing and targeting of Palestinians, especially children.
His remarks on an Italian TV program sparked wide reactions across Europe.

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**14. Pro-Palestine group calls for boycott of Barclays for funding genocide**

The group *Tameside for Palestine* called on the public to boycott Barclays Bank, claiming the bank stands “on the wrong side of history” due to financial ties that have contributed to supporting oppressive policies against Palestinians.
The group stressed that boycott is not just a banking issue but a moral responsibility toward justice and humanity.
They emphasized that financial institutions’ investment decisions have real consequences for human rights and called for prioritizing human life over profit.

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**15. Protesters demand BBC coverage of Felton24 activists’ hunger strike**

Protesters gathered outside the BBC headquarters demanding the British network cover the hunger strike carried out by activists of the “Felton24” group, which is now in its fourth week.
They said some strikers have been moved to hospital and others show signs of severe health deterioration, stressing the urgency and public importance of the issue.

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**16. Protesters in Mexico City call on the government to cut ties with the occupation**

Pro-Palestine demonstrators marched through the streets of the Mexican capital, calling on authorities to sever all relations with Israel.
They said that any cooperation with the occupying entity contributes to supporting a system that continues to commit crimes against Palestinians in Gaza.
They marched through the city waving Palestinian flags and chanting anti-occupation slogans.