Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2309, Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025

1. Settlers steal a Palestinian farmer’s sheep**

A Palestinian citizen documents his sheep pen standing empty after Israeli settlers raided it at night and stole all the sheep, in the town of Silwad, northeast of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank.

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**2. Dozens of settlers storm Al-Aqsa courtyards and perform Talmudic rituals**

Settlers stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem under heavy protection from Israeli occupation forces. Jerusalem-based sources reported that dozens of settlers carried out incursions into the mosque’s courtyards and performed public Talmudic rituals, accompanied by provocative tours, singing, and clapping.

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**3. UNRWA: Harsh winter in Gaza worsens suffering for more than two years**

The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, said that the harsh winter weather in the Gaza Strip is exacerbating suffering that has persisted for more than two years as a result of the Israeli war on the enclave.
Lazzarini explained that “more rain” in Gaza means “more misery, despair, and death.” He noted that residents are living in “dilapidated, flooded tents amid the rubble,” stressing that humanitarian aid “is not reaching Gaza in the required quantities.”

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**4. Spread of hepatitis A in Gaza reflects escalating water network contamination**

Bashar Murad, Director of Health Programs at the Palestine Red Crescent Society in Gaza, warned of the spread of hepatitis A in the Gaza Strip, affirming that it is a clear indicator of drinking water contamination following severe damage to water networks.
Murad explained that about 80% of Gaza’s water networks were destroyed during the recent confrontations, forcing families to rely on transported water. Laboratory tests of these samples revealed the presence of viruses and bacteria that cause gastrointestinal illnesses.

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**5. Euro-Med investigation: Israeli strike killed 15 members of the Abu Nahl family in Rafah**

The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor revealed that a precise Israeli airstrike targeted a “chalet” in Rafah, southern Gaza, on February 17, 2024, killing 15 members of the Abu Nahl family, including 13 children and a woman, without any military necessity or justification.
The organization stated that the investigation was based on months of work, including on-site inspections, cross-checking survivor and eyewitness testimonies, and technical analysis of digital materials.

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**European**

**6. Posters denounce CAF for transporting occupation goods in Spanish cities**

The Global March to Gaza group published footage showing the spread of protest posters in several Spanish cities, including Zigoitia, Zuya, and Urkabustaiz. The posters state clearly that CAF helps a state committing genocide.
CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) is a major Spanish company specializing in train manufacturing, railway systems, and transport infrastructure, headquartered in the Basque Country in northern Spain.
The company operates transport projects inside and outside Europe, including facilitating the transport of goods for projects supporting the occupation, making it a frequent target of boycott and protest campaigns.

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**7. Disrupting shopping at Toronto’s Eaton Centre over complicity in genocide**

At Toronto’s Eaton Centre, protesters disrupted shopping on Boxing Day—one of the busiest shopping days of the year—to raise awareness of the Canadian government’s complicity in what they described as Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
Protesters opposed Canada’s institutional and political support and applied direct pressure on companies inside the mall, including organizing mass book returns that slowed purchasing activity and delayed store operations during peak hours.
These actions are part of ongoing protests across Canada calling on the government and political forces to take a firmer stance on the assault on Gaza and to end military and political support seen as contributing to crimes against civilians.

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**8. Trial of a pro–“Palestine Action” activist for the first time in Scotland**

A pro-Palestine activist is set to appear in court, becoming the first person in Scotland to be prosecuted under counterterrorism laws for supporting “Palestine Action.”
Sean Clerkin will appear before Glasgow Sheriff Court on January 8, following his arrest during a pro-Palestine protest in July, where he allegedly held a sign reading: “Genocide in Palestine… Time to take action.”
Former UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper proposed the ban in June after protesters sprayed red paint on two aircraft at the Royal Air Force base Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.

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**9. Campaign against Tesco in support of a worker who refused to handle Israeli products in Belfast**

The boycott movement in Belfast called for a new day of pressure against Tesco in Britain and Ireland after one of the company’s workers was suspended for refusing to handle Israeli products. The campaign involves continuous calls to store branches to keep their phone lines busy throughout the day.
The movement said the action builds on previous efforts that successfully drew attention to the issue, describing the worker’s suspension as a violation of freedom of conscience in the workplace and evidence of Tesco’s continued dealings with products linked, in their view, to genocide against Palestinians.
According to organizers, the goal is to pressure Tesco to reinstate the suspended worker, allow him to refuse handling those products, and ultimately stop selling Israeli products altogether.

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**10. “Mothers Against Genocide” group sends letter to Govan police to hold Elbit accountable**

The “Mothers Against Genocide” group delivered an official letter to Govan Police Station demanding a criminal investigation into Elbit Systems over its supply of weapons and military equipment to the occupation.
During a protest held inside the station, the group stated that these supplies are directly used in the ongoing assault on Palestinians, arguing that the company’s continued operations from Scottish territory place Scotland in a position of complicity in facilitating ongoing genocide.
The letter noted that Elbit Systems is one of Israel’s largest arms manufacturers, with a documented record of supplying surveillance and weapon systems used in Gaza and the West Bank. The group called on Scottish authorities to uphold their legal and moral responsibilities and halt any cooperation or facilitation granted to the company.

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**11. March in Copenhagen in support of Palestinian prisoners**

The Danish capital, Copenhagen, witnessed a large solidarity march in support of Palestinian prisoners held in occupation prisons and in condemnation of arbitrary detention and imprisonment without trial.
The march passed through major city streets with activists and supporters from diverse backgrounds, carrying Palestinian flags and banners calling for the prisoners’ freedom and respect for international humanitarian law.
Participants highlighted the case of imprisoned doctor Abu Safiya, viewing his arrest as targeting Palestinian medical staff and an attempt to silence humanitarian voices working under siege and bombardment. They stressed that the detention of doctors and paramedics constitutes a grave violation of international norms and is part of a systematic policy to dismantle Palestinian health and humanitarian structures.
Protesters emphasized that the prisoners’ issue is central to the Palestinian struggle and called for urgent international action to secure their immediate release and end torture and mistreatment in prisons.

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**International**

**12. Public pressure forces Minneapolis to cancel its contract with an occupation-linked company**

After more than a year of community pressure campaigns, the U.S. city of Minneapolis announced it was cutting funding for its contract with the Israeli digital surveillance company Zencity, whose technology was originally developed within Unit 8200 of Israeli military intelligence.
The decision followed local concerns about the company’s involvement in human rights violations against Palestinians and its role in racist policing practices in the United States. The “Cut the Contract” campaign noted that canceling the funding will save the city $112,500 in its 2026 budget.
The campaign included wide-ranging activities, with groups such as the Palestine Liberation Coalition and Jewish Voice for Peace organizing seminars, workshops, and a petition signed by more than 2,000 people.

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**13. Georgetown University removes “Albanese” from its list of researchers**

Georgetown University ended its relationship with UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory Francesca Albanese and removed her profile page from the university’s website listing affiliated researchers.
Activists shared an image showing her page removed and replaced with a notice indicating an error on the requested page.
Albanese had been described by the university as a lawyer, international researcher, and author of several publications and opinions on the Palestinian refugee issue.

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**14. Investigation documents the massacre: U.S.-made bombs wiped out a Palestinian family during a wedding dinner**

As part of documenting Israeli massacres committed against Gaza residents in displacement areas and temporary shelters, a new investigation by the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor revealed the full details of a mass killing carried out by occupation forces against the Abu Nahl family in Rafah, southern Gaza.
The attack resulted in the killing of 15 civilians, including 13 children and a woman, without any prior warning or military justification.

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