Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2337, Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

1. Three martyrs and injuries from occupation fire in Gaza amid ongoing violations

Israeli occupation forces have continued their field violations in the Gaza Strip through direct killings, targeting of children, and escalation of ground and aerial attacks in various areas. This has resulted in martyrs, injuries, and widespread destruction of civilian property, on the 107th day of the ceasefire agreement.
One citizen was killed and another injured as a result of attacks carried out by Israeli occupation forces in different areas of Gaza City. Local sources reported the martyrdom of **Mohammad Abed**, who was shot by occupation forces in the Halawa camp in Jabalia al-Balad, north of Gaza City.

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### **2. Gaza Civil Defense: humanitarian situation has reached a critical stage and the occupation is obstructing aid entry**

The spokesperson for Gaza Civil Defense, Mahmoud Bassal, stated that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has reached a critical and unprecedented stage, with the absence of even the most basic necessities of life. He called on the international community to assume its responsibilities and take immediate action to stop the worsening humanitarian catastrophe.
Bassal said the Israeli occupation has used the issue of Israeli bodies as a pretext to halt the entry of humanitarian supplies into Gaza. He confirmed that thousands of bodies remain under the rubble, including children, women, and people with disabilities, and that they have not been recovered since the beginning of the war due to the lack of heavy equipment.
He added that thousands of civilians—especially children, women, and the sick—are suffering the horrors and consequences of the war beyond human endurance, warning that the continuation of this situation will lead to further unacceptable human losses and suffering.

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### **3. Euro-Med Monitor: desecration of Gaza cemeteries by occupation army is a grave violation of the sanctity of the dead**

The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor warned of the continued desecration by the Israeli occupation army of cemeteries east of Gaza City, under the pretext of searching for the body of an Israeli soldier. It stressed that these practices constitute a serious violation of the dignity and sanctity of the dead and cannot be justified by any security pretext.
The Monitor said it documented the exhumation of around 200 graves in a cemetery in the Shuja’iyya neighborhood near the so-called “yellow line,” as part of extensive search operations for the body of Israeli soldier **Ran Gvili**, which the occupation later announced it had found.

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### **4. Prisoners’ Club: release of detainees does not end their suffering; occupation prisons have become torture sites**

The Palestinian Prisoners’ Club affirmed that the release of detainees from Israeli occupation prisons does not mean an end to the crimes and violations they endured. Their deteriorated physical and psychological conditions, physical appearance, and firsthand testimonies constitute living evidence of the continuation of systematic torture and extermination policies inside Israeli prisons, which have turned into fully fledged torture centers over the past two years.
The Club explained that all released detainees suffer from health and psychological problems to varying degrees, with some released in serious and complex conditions requiring hospitalization and urgent surgical operations.

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### **5. Occupation escalates repression against female prisoners in Damon Prison with harsh punishments**

Institutions specializing in prisoners’ affairs confirmed that occupation forces continue to escalate repression against female detainees in Damon Prison, imposing harsh punishments over the alleged use of “spoons.”
They reported that occupation forces carried out a violent raid on the women’s section of Damon Prison on January 20, claiming the presence of a “sharp object,” which later turned out to be nothing more than spoons used to prepare a salad.
The forces stormed cells (1) and (2), dumped food on the floor, threw the prisoners to the ground, and forced them to place their hands over their heads. All spoons were confiscated, classified as sharp objects, and replaced with poor-quality plastic spoons.

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### **6. Settlers uproot 100 olive saplings and carry out widespread attacks in Nablus**

Settler militias carried out widespread attacks in several areas of the city of Nablus in the northern West Bank, amid confrontations. Settlers uprooted approximately 100 olive saplings after storming citizens’ lands in the village of Asira al-Qibliya, south of Nablus.
They smashed the saplings after uprooting them and vandalized a wall surrounding the lands. Other settlers opened fire toward residents’ homes in the village of Qusra, south of Nablus.

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## **Europe**

### **7. Calls to boycott French company EKOÏ for supporting an Israeli cycling team**

The boycott movement in France called for boycotting the French cycling equipment company **EKOÏ** due to its continued sponsorship of the Israeli cycling team **Israel Premier Tech**, despite widespread criticism of the team’s links to settlement and occupation policies.
The movement stated that this partnership contradicts ethical and sporting values and contributes to polishing the image of an apartheid regime accused of committing genocide against the Palestinian people.
It noted that the team sparked widespread outrage in several European countries, particularly after participating in sporting events during the height of the assault on Gaza, as well as its previous association with former owner Sylvan Adams, known for his closeness to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his public support for settlement policies. Despite Adams stepping down at the end of 2025, EKOÏ continues to promote the sponsorship on its website, including selling products in the team’s colors, ignoring repeated calls to end the partnership.

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### **8. Mass demonstration in Cork, Ireland, in solidarity with the Palestinian people**

The Irish city of Cork witnessed a demonstration attended by hundreds of supporters of the Palestinian people, who took to the streets demanding justice and an end to violations against Palestinians.
Participants raised Palestinian flags and banners expressing solidarity with Gaza, affirming the continuation of popular mobilization in Irish cities in support of the Palestinian cause. The protest was organized by the Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign.

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### **9. Demonstration in Dublin calls for punishing the occupation and halting the arms trade**

Ireland’s capital, Dublin, saw a march involving hundreds of demonstrators in support of Palestine, calling on the government to take concrete steps, including imposing sanctions on the Israeli entity and stopping any form of support linked to the war on Gaza.
The march was organized by the **Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC)**, with participants demanding an arms trade ban and accountability for those involved in violations, while stressing the continuation of popular pressure for a clearer official stance on Gaza.

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### **10. New South Wales police prepare for pro-Palestine protests**

New South Wales police are preparing for the possibility that Palestine solidarity movements will join “Invasion Day” marches scheduled for Monday, amid growing popular mobilization in support of Gaza.
This comes despite objections from some organizers who called for limiting the marches to Indigenous issues, while activists argue that the struggle against colonialism is one and that solidarity with Palestine is a natural extension of Indigenous peoples’ fight against oppression and occupation.
The events are expected to include peaceful gatherings, chants, banners calling for justice and human rights, as well as cultural and artistic activities supporting Indigenous and Palestinian causes. Authorities stressed the need to adhere to laws to ensure safety, with additional police deployed to manage traffic and monitor key locations.

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### **11. Mass arrests of protesters supporting Omar Khaled, on hunger and water strike**

British police announced the arrest of 86 people during large protests outside Wormwood Scrubs Prison in London, where activist **Omar Khaled** is being held while on hunger and water strike as part of the “Palestine Movement.”
Inside the prison, Khaled has entered his sixteenth day of hunger strike and his third day without water. The 22-year-old activist suffers from a rare genetic disease (limb-girdle muscular dystrophy), and doctors warn that continuing the strike could lead to organ failure and death.
Khaled is the only activist still on strike after three of his companions ended theirs following the fulfillment of some demands, including the British government’s refusal to award a contract to a company affiliated with Israeli arms manufacturer **Elbit Systems**.

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### **12. Levante fans raise Palestinian flags rejecting the signing of an Israeli player**

During a Levante match at the Ciutat de València Stadium, fans protested after the club announced the signing of Israeli player **Tay Abed** from PSV Eindhoven.
Supporters raised Palestinian flags in the stands to express rejection of the deal, sparking widespread reaction on social media. Opposition was not limited to Levante fans, as supporters of another Irish club also objected to the same transfer, arguing that it ignores the political and humanitarian context linked to Israel and calling on clubs not to whitewash its image through sport.

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## **International**

### **13. Rubio approves deportation of foreign students for supporting Palestine**

The *New York Times*, citing internal government documents released by court order, revealed that U.S. Secretary of State **Marco Rubio** personally approved last year the deportation of five foreign students and activists who participated in pro-Palestinian campus protests and criticized Israel’s war on Gaza.
The documents show how the administration of President Donald Trump handled freedom of expression at universities when it intersected with foreign policy and alignment with Israel.
According to the documents, the Department of Homeland Security recommended deporting the five students—who were all legally residing in the United States—due to their protest activities and public writings, despite internal acknowledgment that the measures might not withstand legal challenges. A federal judge concluded that the administration unlawfully targeted them for their political views, in clear violation of freedom of expression guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.

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### **14. Israeli comedian’s show in the U.S. canceled over his stance on the Gaza war**

The Beverly Hills Fine Arts Theater in California canceled a scheduled performance by Israeli comedian **Guy Hochman** due to his refusal to condemn the genocide committed by the Israeli occupation against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, following complaints from online activists.
The theater stated that it gave Hochman the opportunity to respond to accusations of supporting “genocide, rape, starvation, and torture of Palestinian civilians” and asked him to issue public statements denying this, but his refusal led to the cancellation of the show scheduled for January 27 and a future ban on renting the venue.

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### **15. International artist “Kokym” sings in tribute to the martyred child Hind Rajab**

Artist **Karam Khalaf**, known as **Kokym7**, announced his support for the film *“The Voice of Hind Rajab”*, preparing a special tribute song in her honor and for all martyred Palestinian children, stating: “We must not forget, even if two years pass.”
The film *“The Voice of Hind Rajab”* received widespread acclaim and was officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Short Film.
Karam Khalaf (Kokym7) is a multi-talented artist known for blending modernity and heritage in his music and has gained wide popularity on social media thanks to his distinctive style.

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### **16. Ben Gvir attacks Washington envoys, calls them “naive,” while Smotrich calls for military rule**

Israeli government circles reported that during a meeting of the political and security cabinet, U.S. envoys **Steve Witkoff** and **Jared Kushner** were described as “naive,” while Finance Minister **Bezalel Smotrich** called for imposing military rule over the Gaza Strip.
According to Israeli media, the discussions took place amid internal debates over Gaza’s future and the implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.
Israel’s Channel 12 quoted far-right National Security Minister **Itamar Ben Gvir**, leader of the “Jewish Power” party, as saying during the Sunday evening meeting: “We have not yet completely destroyed Hamas; we must dismantle it and disarm it.”